When a loved one passes away, the last thing you want to worry about is complicated legal fees. Yet understanding the cost to probate a will in Mississippi is essential for families navigating the estate settlement process. Let me walk you through what you can realistically expect to pay and share some strategies that might […]

Key Takeaways Legal guardianship in Mississippi applies to both minor children and adults who cannot manage their own affairs due to incapacity, with the court creating a formal relationship that gives a guardian authority over personal decisions. Guardianship covers personal decisions (health care, housing, daily care), while conservatorship handles money and property matters—though the same […]

Key Takeaways The new VA–DOJ guardianship policy gives va attorneys a path to ask a state court to appoint a guardian or conservator for certain incapacitated veterans who have no family or legal representation. This is aimed at a narrow group of about 700 veterans in va facilities nationwide who cannot make their own health […]

Key Takeaways Medicaid does not literally “take” your home while you are alive and living there or intend to return—your primary residence is usually an exempt asset for eligibility purposes After death, Mississippi’s Medicaid Estate Recovery Program can file a claim against your estate, often targeting the home if it’s your only asset passing through […]

Key Takeaways At Morton Law Firm PLLC in Clinton, MS, we specialize as an elder law firm dedicated to guiding families through complex elder law matters, including estate planning, Medicaid and long term care planning, nursing home decisions, and asset protection to preserve assets before a crisis arises. Beginning your planning in 2026—ideally 3-5 years […]

Losing a loved one is never easy, and dealing with legal matters during grief can feel overwhelming. I’m Ron Morton of the Morton Law Firm in Clinton, MS, and I’m here to provide experienced, compassionate guidance to help you through the probate process in the Jackson area. This guide will walk you through what to […]

When you’re paying for home health care for yourself or a loved one, every dollar matters. The good news is that some of these expenses may reduce your tax bill—but only when they meet specific IRS requirements. Let me walk you through what qualifies, who can claim these deductions, and how to document everything properly. […]

Key Takeaways VA benefits rarely pay an assisted living facility directly. Instead, key programs like VA Pension with Aid and Attendance, VA Disability Compensation, and Survivors Pension provide hundreds or even thousands of tax free payments each month that families can apply toward assisted living costs, room, and care. Most VA programs do not cover […]

Key Takeaways A straightforward intestate estate in Mississippi typically takes 6–12 months to complete, while contested or complex estates can stretch to 2–3 years or longer Mississippi law requires a 90-day creditor claim period after publishing notice, creating an unavoidable minimum timeline of at least 4–6 months There is no strict deadline to open an […]

In my years practicing elder law here in Clinton, MS, I’ve sat across from hundreds of families who share the same fear: “What happens to my child when I’m gone?” If you’re a parent or caregiver of someone with disabilities, this question probably keeps you up at night too. The reality is that end of […]