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Don Capretz
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DON CAPRETZ

Of Counsel

,
Lafayette
T  337.267.2341
dcapretz@liskow.com

Practices

  • Estate Planning & Succession Administration

Assistant

Rebecca Gaither

337.267.2321

Overview

For over 40 years, Don has represented clients in various estate planning & probate issues. He is a Board Certified Tax Specialist and Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist through the Louisiana State Bar Specialization Board.

Prior to joining the firm, Don worked for the Estate and Gift Tax Division of the Internal Revenue Service from 1974-1979, and he was appointed as Special Master for a series of related complex Trust and Estate Litigation matters by the 27th Judicial District Court, St. Landry Parish. Don was also appointed as Special Master for multi­party and multi-suit succession and property litigation by the 15th Judicial District Court, Acadia Parish.

Don served in the United States Army Transportation Corp as a company commander in both Frankfurt, Germany and Vietnam, and he attained the rank of Captain.

Involvement

Professional

  • Specialization in Estate Planning and Administration for the Louisiana State Bar Association, Advisory Commission, Former Member
  • University of Southwestern Louisiana (currently University of Louisiana at Lafayette) Foundation's Professional Resource Group, Past Chair
  • Estate Planning & Administration Committee of the Trusts, Estate, Probate & Immovable Property Law Section of the Louisiana Bar Association, Past Chair
  • Louisiana State University Law Center Annual Estate Planning Seminar, Former Faculty Member
  • Louisiana State University Law Center Initial Elder Law Seminar, Former Faculty Member

Community

  • Community Foundation of Acadiana, Past Director

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers 2007-2011, 2013-2016
  • Acadiana Profile "Top Lawyer" in Trust and Estates, 2025

Credentials

Education

  • Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1973)
  • Tulane University (B.B.A., 1967)

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, 1973

Presentations

  • Don has made presentations at numerous LSU Annual Estate Planning Seminars with presentation materials provided, and also has made numerous presentations at National Business Institute, Inc. seminars with presentation materials provided
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