Estate planning is an emotionally challenging task at every step of the process. Whether you are writing your own will, helping an older relative plan their estate, or serving as the executor of the estate of a deceased loved one, you must deal with all the feelings you have about your own death or that […]

Estate planning is an emotionally challenging task at every step of the process. Whether you are writing your own will, helping an older relative plan their estate, or serving as the executor of the estate of a deceased loved one, you must deal with all the feelings you have about your own death or that […]

Estate planning—it is an incredibly important tool, not just for the uber wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do. Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing guardians for minor children, choosing healthcare agents to make decisions for you should you […]

Many senior citizens may need the services of a nursing home or at-home care at some point in their life. You might assume that government assistance or health insurance will step in and cover the cost if you cannot afford these services. Unfortunately, neither health insurance nor Medicare covers long-term care. Because obtaining long-term care […]

Due to advances in medical technology, more Americans are living longer. In many ways, this is great news. However, this situation has brought about some significant challenges that all aging people now have to face. One of the most pressing concerns is the rising cost of long term care. Understanding how to cope with the […]

What is Elder Law Planning? Estate Planning Pop Quiz Students have been back in school for several weeks now taking tests, completing homework, and learning new material. Now, it’s your turn! Try your hand at this estate planning pop quiz to see if your knowledge of estate planning makes the grade and if it is […]

If you have suffered the loss of your life partner, my heart goes out to you: few things in this world are quite as devastating. As a Mississippi probate lawyer, I know grief can debilitate, and the ‘to-do’ list in the immediate aftermath can seem impossible to manage. Please understand: you need to give yourself […]

Creating a will is a significant undertaking no matter where it’s created. This is essentially the document that will guide the courts and your family on how you want your final affairs to be handled when you pass away. And remember…there’re no “do overs” or “I meant…” after you are gone. A will does not […]

Nursing home abuse happens in every state. Whether it’s from overworked staff, under-funded facilities, or simply the wrong people entrusted to care for the elderly, nursing home abuse can happen even in the seemingly nicest of places. While nursing home abuse is still the exception and not the rule, watch out for these six red […]

In the early part of 2022, many young families spent a lot of time watching Disney’s award-winning animated film Encanto. Repeatedly. While the movie is obviously a great source of entertainment for kids, Mississippi estate planning attorneys have also noticed that it contains a lot of valuable lessons that can help people prepare for their […]