**Visit MortonElderLaw.com or call 866-925-9797 to speak with an estate planning or elder law attorney** Receiving an inheritance is both an honor and a responsibility, and estate planning attorneys in Clinton MS constantly see individuals who are just not ready to take that on appropriately. Unlike items of sentimental value, such as jewelry or family […]

  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. […]

Single parents tend to work hard for their children, so it’s no wonder that those in Clinton want to protect the children they would leave behind should the adult be killed or become incapacitated.  Every day it falls to the single parent to provide just about everything for his or her children, and with 13 […]

When it comes to estate planning, many people are confused about what happens to their credit card debt when they die.  Clients tell their Mississippi estate planning lawyers that they thought the debt would be forgiven, for example.  Unfortunately, this isn’t the case, so it’s a good idea to understand what will happen to your estate […]

Entering the newlywed planning stage here in Clinton is incredibly exciting.  Sure, there are dresses and tuxedos, cakes and wedding registries, but more importantly, you are starting your life with someone else.  And you want that life to be as comfortable and “successful” as possible.  That’s why finances should play a part in your newlywed […]

If you have a family member with special needs, it is important to factor him or her into your estate planning.  In fact, there are “special needs trusts” or “supplemental needs trusts” which can be created specifically for this purpose.  Working with a special needs lawyer in Hinds County is  the best way to make […]

To the average person, the term “business lawyer” or “corporate lawyer” may sound like something that only exists on Wall Street.  In reality, though, nearly every business in Clinton can and should use the services of a good business lawyer.  This means large and small businesses alike. Business lawyers play a very different role than […]

Any trust and estates lawyer in Jackson, MS can tell you that they have to ask their clients a lot of very uncomfortable questions.  Who really wants to think about their own mortality and contemplate what life will be like for their families after their own death or if they were to be incapacitated?  But, by […]

Probate is a process that can differ from state to state.  This means that the laws which apply here in Mississippi might not be the same as other places.  With such variance in what applies, it’s just good sense to work with an estate planning attorney in Jackson Mississippi who will be up-to-date on all […]

When a Clinton elder lawyer’s clients enter a hospital or other medical facility, they have the peace of mind that comes from knowing their healthcare wishes will be made clear to the staff.  This is because the attorney and the client were able to sit down and go through various situations and scenarios to put […]