Many pet owners view their pets as a part of the family, which is why they often worry about how their pets will be cared for after their passing. Given this concern, it is common for pets to factor into the estate planning process in Mississippi. An excellent way to ensure that a pet will […]
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for seniors to raise young children. There are a number of reasons for this. For example, many people today have kids later in life, resulting in situations in which individuals approaching retirement age still have children they must take care of. Also, many seniors raise their grandchildren when their own children […]
Does your family own guns? In other parts of the country this might be a loaded question, but in our neck of the woods the answer is likely “yes, of course.” Sport shooting and hunting are a way of life in Mississippi, and guns are often treasured possessions that are passed on from one generation […]
“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 […]
