Legal Articles, Trusts
Understanding the Probate Process in Mississippi
A Guide to Mississippi's probate process, outlining key steps, differences between probate with or without a will, common disputes, timelines, attorney involvement, and distinctions between probate and non-probate assets.
The Importance of Estate Planning for Mississippi Parents
Mississippi parents should start estate planning early, naming immediate, temporary, and permanent guardians, and securing their children’s future with affordable term life insurance and trusts. Proper planning ensures children’s care and financial support, regardless of unforeseen events.
USE OF A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST AS A PREFERABLE ALTERNATIVE TO PROBATE: GENERAL OBSERVATIONS AND PITFALLS TO AVOID
This article gives an overview of the intricacies of estate planning that avoids later stress for families.
Holidays, Family, and the Gift of Advanced Directives
During the holidays, spending time with family often reveals changes in aging relatives that might otherwise go unnoticed. Whether it's a physical decline, cognitive issues, or struggles with daily tasks, these observations can serve as reminders to have important conversations about future care. Advanced directives and powers of attorney are essential legal tools that ensure your loved ones' wishes are respected, and relieve potential stress on family members during challenging times.
CARING FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY WHEN MEDICAL EMERGENCY OR ILLNESS STRIKES : What is an Advance Directive?
Advanced directives are vital legal documents that empower individuals to make their Health Care preferences known in the event they are unable to communicate or make decisions themselves.
Taking Charge: Early Stage Memory Loss & Advance Care Planning
Memory loss from many causes, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or other dementias can be progressive, so it’s important to revisit budgets, medical assessments, financial and legal plans periodically to make adjustments as circumstances change. Having open conversations with family members, lawyers and other trusted individuals about financial decisions, the individual’s wishes, and the role they may play in the future can make memory loss less stressful for all involved.
[WATCH] "Care Custodians in California Probate Law" by Newport Beach Real Estate Attorneys
In California, a Care Custodian is a legal arrangement in which a court appoints an individual or entity to make decisions and provide care for an adult who is unable to care for themselves due to physical or mental limitations.
Care Custodians in California Probate Law
In a previous article, we discussed the omitted spouse statute in California, which provides for the decedent’s surviving spouse when the decedent has failed to provide for said spouse in their will or trust.
[WATCH VIDEO] "Estate Planning? Consider Joint Tenancy" by Newport Beach Real Estate Attorneys
When a person dies, often their estate, meaning their real and personal property along with any liens or debts they may have had, goes into probate.
Estate Planning? Consider Joint Tenancy
After a person is deceased, their estate often goes into probate, along with their real and personal property, and any liens or debts they may have had. In California, not every estate needs to go through the formal probate process.