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 […]
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 […]
No matter the size of your estate, it is important to create an effective estate plan in order to ensure that your family is able to inherit your assets. Part of creating an effective estate plan involves navigating the probate process. In this blog, we explain what to expect from the probate process. What is Probate? The […]