WHEN DOES PROBATE END IN MISSISSIPPI? MY SISTER AND I ARE THE ONLY SURVIVORS LEFT AND WE ARE IN AGREEMENT ON EVERYTHING

Probate can take anywhere from four months to several years, depending on the assets involved. Creditor notification takes at least 3 months, so...

Succession rights in Mississippi

Under Mississippi law, if the decedent leaves no spouse or children, his estate is split among descendants of his ancestors, beginning with father,...

It depends on whether or not the account was titled with survivorship rights. There are two forms of joint ownership in Mississippi. The first is...

You should contact the Mississippi Department of Revenue, Title Bureau, and fill out the appropriate paperwork. Their web address is...

Can you please explain how a living trust works in this case? I am the Trustee for my mother's assets (she has dementia).

Unfortunately, serving as trustee can come with a degree of scrutiny by beneficiaries. At a minimum, you need to document everything. Keep...

Can a child's trust be extended?

The golden rule of trust cases is this: the terms of the trust control. If the terms are unclear, the grantor's intent in establishing the trust is...

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You need to think about the real estate transaction as separate from the estate administration. While the court can order the sale of real estate...

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Change/Amendment to an existing Living Trust

The answer will depend on the terms of the trust. The typical "living" trust is one that is established during your lifetime and is fully revocable...

My father and mother were in a nursing home.my brother drew up a will leaving everything to himself.

It sounds like this case may involve undue influence. Undue influence is a common ground for will contests. The issue usually arises when someone...

I want to purchase property that is in a trust. How do I go about this?

A trustee is the "legal owner" of trust property and can convey it as an individual could, subject to fiduciary duties and limitations on powers...