“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” -George Washington We are fortunate to live in a country that has taken these words from […]
Most people have a pretty good idea of what a will is and does, but sometimes the word “living” gets tacked onto it, and that can be confusing. Just what is a living will? And how is it different from a regular will? In Mississippi, a will is used to carry out your wishes after […]
One of the best ways to ensure that your grandchildren are provided for after your passing is through the creation of an estate plan. However, before getting started, there are a number of questions that your Mississippi estate planning attorney will need answered, including: How old are your grandchildren? In Mississippi, a grandchild under the […]
Days after the death of Burt Reynolds, the newsstands were flooded with stories claiming the legendary actor had cut his only child, Quinton Anderson Reynolds, out of his will. While true, the breathless headlines were misleading. The Bandit did not leave his son with nothing, he protected his privacy by using a trust to accomplish […]
As we head into the last few months of the year, it is time to start thinking about gift giving. Yes, the holiday season is rapidly approaching, but so is the end of the tax year. If you haven’t done so already, it is time to start thinking about what gifts and charitable donations you […]
Have you ever heard of “planned obsolescence?” It is the idea that certain products are purposely designed to be replaced within a short period of time. Sometimes the product breaks and cannot be repaired, while other times the product simply goes out of fashion. Cell phones are a common example. The longer you have a […]
Are you more familiar with the British line of succession than Mississippi’s probate laws? If so, you are not alone. The tabloids in the grocery store checkout lanes do not often discuss who inherits what when someone dies without a will, while gossip about the royals are their bread and butter. However, anyone who has […]
Aretha Franklin had a homegoing fit for a queen. 100 pink Cadillacs lined the road in front of the church. In the week leading up to the funeral she wore multiple outfits, leading Former President Bill Clinton to joke during the funeral that he was happy that her casket was still open when he arrived […]
Grandma always said that well mannered people don’t talk about money. According to her, doing so is tacky and in poor taste, but it is something we do every day. And it is something we wish more people would do, both with their family members and with an experienced estate planning attorney. Everyone Needs An […]
One of the last things we discuss with all of our estate planning clients before they head out the door is the importance of keeping the various documents that make up their estate plan in a safe place. Many respond by telling us they plan to keep everything in an actual safe. While this may […]
