If you've recently lost a loved one-or you're trying to plan ahead so your family doesn't face unnecessary hassle-you've probably come across the word "probate" and wondered what it really means. I'm Ron Morton, a Certified Elder Law Attorney at the Morton Law Firm in Clinton, Mississippi, and I walk families through this process regularly. [...]
One in four U.S. adults has some type of disability. For Mississippi families raising a child with special needs, the question is not whether to plan, but when and how. I'm Ron Morton, a Certified Elder Law Attorney at Morton Law Firm in Clinton, Mississippi, and I help families build plans that protect benefits, prepare [...]
If you own a home and have some savings, one of the biggest risks to your family's financial future is the cost of long-term care. As a Certified Elder Law Attorney practicing in Clinton, Mississippi, I help families every week navigate this challenge using a tool called a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust. Here is what [...]
If you or someone you love is getting older or facing a health challenge, the thought of paying for long-term care in Mississippi can feel overwhelming. I'm Ron Morton, a Certified Elder Law Attorney at the Morton Law Firm in Clinton, Mississippi, and I've spent years helping families just like yours figure out how to [...]
If you have an aging parent in Mississippi, you have probably asked yourself this question at least once. The honest answer is that the right time to act is almost always earlier than families expect. A power of attorney is a legal document authorizing an agent to act on behalf of a principal, and it [...]
If you're worried about how nursing home costs could wipe out everything you've worked for, you're not alone. Every week at my office in Clinton, Mississippi, I sit down with families who are confused and frightened by the Medicaid look back period and what it means for their loved ones. Let me walk you through [...]
A single nursing home stay can wipe out decades of savings faster than most families imagine. As a certified elder law attorney practicing in Mississippi, I help families every week who are blindsided by the exorbitant cost of long term care and the strict rules Medicaid imposes before it will help. The good news is [...]
Introduction: Why Talk to a Medicaid Lawyer Before a Crisis? Imagine this: a family in Clinton gets the call that Dad fell at home, broke his hip, and after surgery and a short rehab stay, the hospital discharge planner says he needs full-time nursing home care. The monthly bill? Somewhere between $7,500 and $9,500. Medicare [...]
Losing someone you love is overwhelming enough without the weight of legal paperwork and court deadlines. As a certified elder law attorney practicing in Clinton, Mississippi, I want to walk you through what probate actually involves and help you determine your next step. Immediate Answers: Do You Need a Mississippi Probate Attorney Now? If your [...]
Key Takeaways A living trust is a legal document you create during your lifetime to hold and manage your property for your benefit now and for your loved ones after death. Assets in a living trust bypass probate court, saving your family time and money. A revocable living trust allows for private asset distribution and [...]
