Gary L. Conlay has a general civil practice with an emphasis in estate planning and taxation. He provides a full range of legal services to meet all of his clients' needs. Areas of practice include:

Estate Planning
Mr. Conlay provides advice and services in assisting individuals and families in the orderly and efficient disposition of their property, and in achieving their estate planning goals while minimizing Louisiana and federal taxes. The implementation of an estate plan may include complex or simple wills, revocable or irrevocable trusts, living trusts, life insurance trusts, charitable trusts, or other specialized trust instruments. In additional, an estate plan may include durable general powers of attorney, durable health care powers of attorney, or other specialized documentation. Care is taken to explain each estate plan in plain language and simple terms.

Successions and Probate
Whether one dies with or without a will, estate administration, the transfer of assets and wealth and other issues must be addressed. Mr. Conlay works with families, fiduciaries and businesses to make sure this transition is accomplished in a timely and cost efficient manner with minimal tax consequences.

Trusts
The use of trusts in estate planning may be appropriate and necessary in achieving a client's goals. Mr. Conlay drafts a variety of trusts, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, living trusts, life insurance trusts, charitable or other specialized trusts. Trusts are drafted to specifically address the needs of each individual client based on their unique circumstances and wishes.

Tax
Mr. Conlay is experienced in providing advice to individuals and businesses regarding tax planning strategies. He represents individuals and businesses in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, the Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation, and other taxing authorities. He is licensed to practice before all Louisiana and federal courts, including the United States Tax Court, and before various administrative courts including the Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals.

Elder Law
Distinct and specific legal issues face older Americans. Planning for long-term care and health issues is becoming a necessity in our society. Mr. Conlay guides clients in planning for these situations.

Corporate and General Business Law
Mr. Conlay can assist clients in the formation and maintenance of C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other specialized entities to meet a client's particular needs. He has experience in providing businesses with advice on a complex range of issues faced in today's marketplace. Other general commercial law services which Mr. Conlay can provide include negotiating and preparing contracts, purchase and sales agreements, and any other specialized documents a client's situation may require.

Real Estate
Mr. Conlay has experience in representing clients in real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, financing, leases, foreclosures and other special needs.

Family Law
Mr. Conlay has experience in representing clients in a full range of family law matters, including adoption, prenuptial agreements, divorce, community property matters, child custody, child support, matters incidental to divorce and other family law matters.