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Can you disinherit one of your children?
The assets that you've acquired during your life will eventually pass to the people you include in your estate plan. That’s why creating an estate plan is very important. Some parents are in a situation where they know that one of their children cannot handle and...
Things to consider if divorcing when older
Back in the old days, being married for life did not sound so bad. If you got married in 1920, chances were your husband would die by the time he reached his early 50s. Or if he didn’t, you would. The average life expectancy in the U.S. is now much higher, at almost...
A special needs trust helps protect disabled family members
Estate planning gives you the power to protect your assets and those you love even in the face of adversity. By choosing from a variety of legal tools, you can continue having a positive impact on loved ones long after your death. For many in the Ridgeland,...
Helping your kids to cope with divorce
Each year, millions of children are subject to the stress of divorce. While every child reacts to divorce differently, one sure thing is that it will affect them somehow. Grieving the loss of the family is normal for children when they learn of their parents’ divorce....
Will your debt lead to divorce?
Most people in the United States have some level of debt. If you used a mortgage to buy your home, you have debt. If you took out a loan to start a business, you have debt. Even if you just used a credit card to buy a cup of coffee this morning, that’s debt. For some,...
Are handwritten wills legal in Mississippi?
Your parent or grandparent passes away, so you naturally search for the will that they said they’d prepared. To your dismay, it’s written entirely by hand, and it doesn’t appear that an attorney was ever involved in the process. Is this legal? Maybe. While not every...
Revocable versus irrevocable trusts
Your estate plan can include many different components. One of these is trusts, which are an estate planning tool that enables you to pass assets down to others based on specifications you set. These offer a bit more privacy than just having a will because trusts...
