When a divorce—also called a dissolution of marriage—is imminent, meeting with an estate planning attorney in Hinds, Rankin or Madison County is likely not at the top of anyone’s list of things to do.  But, it very well should be.  Keep in mind that divorces can take a fairly long time (months or even years) […]

It’s always a great feeling when a new client meets with a wills and trusts attorney in Clinton, Brandon, Flowood and Madison to get started on his or her estate planning.  Every day, people in Clinton, Brandon, Flowood and Madison recognize the importance of putting a plan into place to prepare for their own futures […]

Despite the best efforts of wills and trusts lawyers in Clinton, there are times when a will is challenged.  There can be many reasons why this happens, and it is up to the courts to determine what is appropriate in these situations.  Some of these include: The will wasn’t signed The person creating the will […]

Recent changes to Medicare are giving elder lawyers and their clients some new options, and you may want to meet with your Mississippi attorney to see if they apply to you.  A class-action lawsuit was brought, and the proposed settlement has some big implications for those with disabilities and chronic conditions. For decades, standard Medicare […]

Special needs planning attorneys in Clinton, Flowood, Brandon, Madison and Metro Jackson Area  have very specialized knowledge that can help families plan for their children’s future.  There are so many things to keep straight when it comes to raising your special needs child, and focusing on what will happen to him or her after your […]

Oftentimes, a person isn’t even aware of what a probate lawyer in Clinton, Brandon, Flowood and Madison does until he or she is in need of one.  Of course, is a great idea to hire a probate lawyer before you actually “need” his or her services so things can go as smoothly as possible when […]

Parents of children with special needs in Clinton, Brandon, Flowood and Madison-Ridgeland face a whole extra set of challenges in addition to those of other parents.  On top of physical therapy, occupational therapy, IEPs, and any of a million other details, these parents face additional estate planning needs.  That’s where a special needs planning attorney […]

Elder care lawyers in Hinds County and surrounding areas work with families to prepare for any number of situations in the estate planning process. One circumstance which is especially relevant to elder care law is dementia. After all, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are almost exclusively conditions which appear or worsen with age. Along […]

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