I have will for a person who died 20 years ago is this still good?

Some states do have set limitations, however Mississippi is not one of those states. The passage of time can complicate matters, especially if any...

Who will help me with changing the house deed to my name so I can change the water utility account to my name?

I am sorry for the loss of your wife. Changing the title is going to depend on specific facts, such as whether or not you are listed on the deed...

I just found out my mother has lung cancer. Is it too late to create a living trust for her assets? She is still in sound mind

I am sorry to hear this for you and your family. Your mother should definitely take steps to ensure her estate plans are in order, as well as...

Starting My Own Business

You should at a minimum consult with both an attorney and a CPA. Entity formation is a simple process and generally not very costly. Will you be...

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There's no will my wife dies the property and house still in her name we only have step children what right do I have.

Generally, an intestate estate in Mississippi will be split among the deceased’s children and their spouse, with the spouse taking a child’s share....

My husband gave up his daughter thru adoption, we have two kids together does she have a claim on his estate if he was to die?

Each jurisdiction has their own laws. You need to make sure you are looking to Mississippi laws and not those of another jurisdiction. In...

Is the will executive suppose to give proof on paper or something when a beneficiary request ongoing reports.

You can Petition the Court as an interested party to require an inventory and accounting. This is required by statute, but sometimes waived. ...

My parents live in MS. My mom and dad are on Medicaid and both in a nursing home. My dad just qualified and began receiving a

VA and Medicaid have different provisions related to income and assets. You need to consult with an Estate Planning attorney who does elder care...

Do I need a estate lawyer?

You should consult with an attorney prior to joining into the Petition if you have any concerns. The portion each child is entitled to will be...

If a will in fl is signed w/o a witness, and is presented to neighbor's of a bene to sign. Not related. is the will valid?

To be valid a Will has to meet statutory requirements. Unless the purported Will was holographic (written entirely in the testator’s handwriting...