If you have lost a loved one, you may be looking into how to probate the estate. You may have more questions than answers. The process can be overwhelming. If you have looked around online, we bet you find it nearly impossible to figure out what an attorney in Mississippi will charge to probate an […]
Learn about getting or updating your will in Mississippi.
Mississippi was one of the six states that did not have a state lottery or sell multi-state lottery games like Powerball and Mega Millions. However, last year, Mississippi legislators approved a bill that provided for the creation of a state lottery and possible participation in multi-state games. Lottery jackpots have seen record highs in recent […]
When someone dies without a last will and testament in Mississippi, they are considered to have died “intestate” – which literally means “without testament/witness.” As a result, Mississippi intestacy laws will apply. Mississippi law has rules regarding how a person’s property is distributed in the absence of a valid will (“intestate succession”). Intestate succession is […]
Coping with the passing of a family member or loved-one is a difficult process. When the deceased (or “decedent”) leaves behind assets, dividing and distributing them can be challenge. Mississippi courts oversee how the assets and liabilities of the decedent’s estate are divided and distributed (probate administration). But probate administration can be a drawn-out process […]
You probably remember the mental and emotional effort it took to draft your original estate plan. Maybe you locked your legal documents away in a safe and considered it a job well done. However, it’s recommended that you review your estate plans regularly with the assistance of an attorney or a tax advisor. After all, […]
Setting up a plan to avoid the probate process is something many people don’t know how to do on their own, and while research can give you a few good ideas, it’s still really easy to make a mistake. Trying to formulate your own estate plan without having someone on your side who’s experienced with […]