Maurepas is an unincorporated community in the south/southwestern area of Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also known as Head of Island to local residents. It is surrounded by Lake Maurepas, Bayou Pierre, the Amite River, Blind River, and Petite River. Another waterway located adjacent to Maurepas, is the Amite River Diversion Canal, which has quickly become a desirable residential area due to the water access. The area of Maurepas is located along the Livingston Parish/Ascension Parish line. There are multiple restaurants, boat launch facilities, and small stores which helps residents from having to travel a far distance to buy supplies. Lake Maurepas is located to the west of Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana's largest lake. The area has one school, Maurepas High School, which ranges in grades from PK-12. There is also a small number of Churches in the area.

Non Profit Law Lawyers In Maurepas Louisiana

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What is non profit law?

A non-profit organization (abbreviated as NPO, also known as a not-for-profit organization) is an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. Examples of NPOs include charities (i.e. charitable organizations), trade unions, and public arts organizations. Attorneys who work with non-profit organizations help in establishing and operating a non-profit within the requirements of the law, deal with issues of taxation, corporate governance, telephone solicitation and charitable fraud.

Answers to non profit law issues in Louisiana

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Non-profits will want to apply for and obtain federal and state nonprofit tax exemptions. Many groups don't want to...

Federal court opinions concerning non profit law in Louisiana