If your spouse or parent is already living in a Mississippi nursing home and you’re wondering whether Medicaid is still an option, I have good news: entering a nursing home first does NOT automatically disqualify someone from Medicaid eligibility. In fact, many of the families I work with at Morton Law Firm here in Clinton […]

Introduction: Why Your Mississippi Will Matters Today As a certified elder law attorney who has practiced in Clinton, Mississippi for decades, I’ve sat across the table from hundreds of families navigating the aftermath of a loved one’s death. The difference between those with a valid will and those without is striking—not just in legal complexity, […]

Start Here: Do You Really Need a Will or Trust in Mississippi? I’m Ron Morton, a Certified Elder Law Attorney at the Morton Law Firm in Clinton, Mississippi. Over the years, I’ve sat across the table from thousands of Mississippi families asking the same question: “Do I need a will, a trust, or both?” The […]

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely just lost someone important to you. As a Certified Elder Law Attorney at Morton Law Firm in Clinton, Mississippi, I understand that figuring out what to do next can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time. My name is Ron Morton, and I want you to know that you […]

If you have a family member with a disability who receives SSI, SSDI, or Medicaid, you’ve probably heard that saving money can be risky. That’s because federal rules have long penalized individuals with disabilities for accumulating even modest assets. An able account changes that equation. Mississippi joined the National ABLE Alliance in 2019, making the […]

When my phone rings at The Morton Law Firm, the first question I hear from most Mississippi families is almost always the same: “Ron, can Medicaid take my house if I end up in a nursing home?” I’m Ron Morton, a Certified Elder Law Attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, and I’ve spent decades helping families […]

If you’re a wartime veteran or the surviving spouse of one, and you need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or getting around safely, you may be eligible for a significant monthly benefit that many families never learn about. As a certified elder law attorney at the Morton Law Firm in Clinton, Mississippi, I’ve […]

Quick Answer: What Is the Probate Court Process? As a certified elder law attorney in Mississippi, I help families navigate the probate court process every week. Simply put, probate is the court-supervised legal process of wrapping up a person’s legal and financial affairs after death—ensuring everything is handled properly and according to the law. The […]

Talk to a Mississippi Will Lawyer Now I am Ron Morton, a Certified Elder Law Attorney and founder of Morton Law Firm in Clinton, Mississippi. Since the early 1990s, our law firm has focused on helping Mississippi families create wills, powers of attorney, and comprehensive estate plans that actually work when families need them most. […]

As a Certified Elder Law Attorney practicing in Clinton, Mississippi, I talk with families every week who are worried about one question: what happens to debt when you die? It’s a concern that weighs heavily on older adults and their children alike. The good news is that Mississippi law provides more protection than many people […]