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Thomas Walton Dallas

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Licensed for 42 years

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Licensed in Mississippi for 42 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1983

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Posted by Ruth | September 04, 2012 | Estate Planning

Walt's advice and planning for my mother's complicated estate was invaluable.

When my great aunt died, she had left a will bequeathing everything to my mother. Unfortunately, a distant cousin had already accessed all her assets so it appeared my mother would get very little. Walt acted quickly and, without litigation, succeeded in regaining my mother's inheritance within a wee...k. When the time came to plan for my mother's estate, Walt worked with us to secure her mineral assets so that they would not be broken up, which would have greatly reduced their value and utility. Now that she has passed, my family has seen the great results of a good estate plan by an excellent lawyer. Thank you Walt.

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Frank DeVincent

Tax lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Walt on advanced tax planning cases, for the past 3 years.Walt is an excellent tax attorney, who also has a great sense of humor. I recommend him, without any hesitation."

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Michael McCafferty

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known of Walt for some time but recently had the opportunity to work with his office at an estate planning conference. He and his staff were impressive in the depth of their knowledge and concern for clients. I recommend Walt for your estate and tax planning needs."

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Kyle Krull

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have enjoyed knowing Walt Dallas over the years, both personally and professionally. He is an outstanding attorney who provides expert estate planning services with a warm, personal touch. If you are in Mississippi and are looking for an estate planning attorney with both impeccable credentials (e.g., an LL.M, Master of Laws in Taxation) and the highest integrity, then I recommend Walt Dallas without reservation."

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Connie Jelliffe

Tax lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Walt does everything from estate planning, business planning to tax planning for your estate and business."

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Marty Burbank

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In the Jackson area, you cannot do better than to work with Tom, there are few lawyers who care so much about the clients they serve and who also have the expertise needed to ensure they have the best planning possible."

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Mark Wight

Elder law lawyer

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Kyle Krull

Estate planning lawyer

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Rodney Halstead

Estate planning lawyer

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Michael McCafferty

Estate planning lawyer

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Marty Burbank

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Ronald Morton

Elder law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Honor Roll, Mississippi Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

1977

Mr. Callaway, Callaway High School

Work Experience

2006 - 2012

Owner, T. Walton Dallas, PA

1994 - 2006

Managing Partner, Barnes, Broom, Dallas and McLeod

1990 - 1994

Partner, Croswait Terney

1987 - 1990

Attorney, Dossett Goode Barnes & Broom

1984 - 1987

Accountant, Touche Ross & Co.

Associations

2009 - Present

Mississippi State University Insurance Department Advisory Board

Member

2006 - Present

Rankin County Bar Association

Attorney

2006 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Attorney

2003 - Present

InKnowvision Institute

Member

2002 - Present

Mississippi Tax Institute

Member

2000 - Present

MSU Estate Planning Counsel

Member

1987 - Present

Hinds County Bar Association

Attorney

2012 - 2013

Estate Planning Counsel

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Lady Forest Farms vs. State of Mississippi

Taxpayer won at the Supreme Court

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Education

1984

Southern Methodist University

Masters

1983

University of Mississippi

Law

1981

Mississippi State University

BPA Accounting

1981

Mississippi State University

Insurance

Speaking Engagements

2011

Monthly Meeting

Estate Tax Status

2011

FGGI

PAT the 3 Headed Dragon

2009

NBI

Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important, July 24, 2009

2009

National Business Institute

Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important

2009

CE Extravaganza

Estate Planning

2008

Speech

Estate Planning

2008

FSGI

PAT the 3 Headed Dragon

2008

CE Extravaganza

Estate Planning

2007

Fall InKnowVision Institute

Charitable Income Limited Partnerships

2007

Estate Planning at Southern Farm Bureau

Estate Planning at Southern Farm Bureau

2007

Annual Convention

Asset Protection and Family Limited Partnerships

2007

Annual CE

Basic and Advanced Estate Planning on Wills, Trusts

2006

MSU Insurance Day

Estate Planning

2006

Annual CE

Mississippi Association of InAdvanced Estate Planning on Wills, Trusts

2005

Asset Protection Techniques in Mississippi

Asset Protection Techniques in Mississippi

2004

Mississippi Probate: Beyond the Basics

Mississippi Probate: Beyond the Basics

2003

Family Limited Partnerships in Mississippi

Family Limited Partnerships in Mississippi

2003

Annual Charitable Giving Conference at University of Southern Mississippi

Charitable Giving and Wealthmanagement

2002

Trust and Asset Protection Alternatives in Mississippi

Trust and Asset Protection Alternatives in Mississippi

2002

The Complete Trust Workshop

The Complete Trust Workshop

2002

Family Limited Partnerships

Estate Planning, Family Limited Partnerships

2001

John Hancock, Mississippi Division

Defined Benefits Plans under 412 (i) and the 2001 Tax Act, July 16, 2001

2001

Jackson Tax Institute Monthly Meeting

Deferred Compensation;

2001

Integrating Retirement Plans into the Estate Planning Process in Mississippi

Integrating Retirement Plans into the Estate Planning Process in Mississippi

2000

2000 annual meeting of Paleveda and Rome, PLLC in Miami, Florida

Deferred Compensation

1999

Financial Planning Association of Mississippi’s Annual Symposium

Family Limited Partnerships

1998

Mississippi State Bar

Ethics

1998

Mississippi Chapter of the Certified Public Accountants

IRA Distributions

1997

Mississippi State Bar

Deferred Compensation

1988

Special Event

Estate Planning

1987

5 Week Series

Revocable Trusts

Publications

2012

Metro Business Chronicle Estate Tax Options

2012

Estate Planning 123 Blog Estate Planning 123 Blog

2011

www.estateplanning123.com Estate Planning 123

2010

Metro Business Chronicle Estate Tax Mess

2008

Reversible Trusts 2008 Reversible Trusts

2006

Metro Business Chronicle Bonus Depreciation in the Go Zone

1998

Delta Business Journal Estate Planning

1997

Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association Magazine Estate Planning

1996

Delta Business Journal Payroll Tax Credits

1996

Delta Business Journal Retirement Planning

1985

Metro Business Chronicle To Be or Not To Be

Languages

English

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