Steven Hayes

Steven Hayes combines estate planning and tax law expertise to provide comprehensive property tax solutions for Metairie area residents and businesses. His unique background in both disciplines offers clients integrated advice on property ownership structures, tax implications, and generational planning strategies that complement traditional assessment appeals. With extensive experience in Louisiana tax matters, Hayes understands how property taxes intersect with broader financial and estate planning goals. His practice serves individuals, families, and businesses seeking not only immediate tax relief but also long-term strategies for property tax efficiency and wealth preservation.

Property tax services encompass traditional assessment appeals enhanced by strategic ownership planning. Residential services include homestead exemption optimization, senior citizen freeze applications, and appeals for properties held in trusts or family entities. Commercial clients receive specialized attention for properties with complex ownership structures. Estate planning integration helps clients structure property ownership to maximize available exemptions and minimize long-term tax burdens. The practice handles succession planning for family properties, ensuring optimal tax treatment across generations. Business clients benefit from advice on entity selection and property holding strategies. Additional services include property tax implications of real estate transactions, inheritance tax planning, and coordination with other professional advisors. The firm provides ongoing consultation to help clients adapt their strategies as tax laws and family circumstances change.

Initial consultations explore both immediate assessment concerns and broader property ownership objectives. Hayes reviews current assessments, ownership structures, and family or business goals to develop comprehensive strategies. The approach integrates traditional appeal procedures with strategic planning recommendations. Clients receive detailed analysis of their property tax situation plus recommendations for optimizing future tax efficiency. Implementation involves coordinating appeal filings with any necessary legal documentation for ownership changes or exemption applications.

Serves Jefferson Parish and surrounding areas with primary focus on Metairie, Kenner, and nearby communities. The practice also handles matters throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area when estate planning and property tax issues intersect. Louisiana-wide practice for estate planning matters affecting out-of-area properties.