Is a handwritten document found under a couch cushion a will? According to the jurors in Aretha Franklin’s probate case, the answer is yes. Even though there was another, older document locked away with other important papers, the document found in the couch will dictate how the Queen of Soul’s $80...
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This fall, ABC is launching a new version of their hit reality tv series “The Bachelor.” Instead of featuring a 20-something that is looking for love, “The Golden Bachelor” will chronicle a widower’s search for a second romance.
The man selected for the title role is Gerry Turner.
People often joke about the need to appoint someone to delete their browser history after they die, but the fear of being judged for your digital diet is real. If you died today, would you really want your loved ones to know what videos you were watching on YouTube? Be able to...
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Estate planning is a crucial process that ensures your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. To navigate this complex terrain, understanding the essential estate planning documents is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the key documents...
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Creating a charitable trust allows you to support causes that matter to you while also benefiting your financial and estate planning goals. With the right strategy, you can provide ongoing support to charitable organizations, reduce taxes, and ensure your wealth continues to make a difference long after your lifetime. Whether your focus...
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It may sound like the Palmer & Slay team has been watching too many old westerns on the Grit channel when we say this, but here it goes: Mississippi families need to be wary of land speculators. Modern day schemers are using probate and real estate law to hustle grieving families —...
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Back in the day, it was possible to pay for college by working over the summer and holding down a part-time job during the semester. Today, no student is realistically able to put themselves through school this way:
Assuming a student earns the average of state minimum wages...
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It is not unusual for trust beneficiaries in the Brandon, Mississippi area to reach out to the Palmer & Slay team for advice on getting more money out of a trust. Whether that is possible depends on the trust they are the beneficiary of.
Some trusts are designed...
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In Mississippi, there are a lot of old laws on the books. Much of our state law comes from centuries-old English common law. More modern sections were drafted decades ago. Though amendments are made from time to time, the law has failed to keep pace with certain changes.
One...
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On January 12, Elvis Presley’s only child, Lisa Marie, went into cardiac arrest and died. It was a sudden and unexpected loss, that is tearing the Presley family apart and threatening the legacy of the King of Rock and Roll.
Palmer & Slay has a number of Elvis fans...
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