When a loved one passes away with a modest estate in Mississippi, you may be able to avoid formal chancery court probate by using a small estate affidavit. This sworn document generally lets eligible heirs collect certain personal property – including bank account...
When a loved one dies, the family must handle both grief and practical matters. If the estate goes through probate, family members may wonder whether they must sell the home, car or other property. Mississippi law does not require every estate to sell its assets. A...
Estate administration and probate proceedings involve fulfilling financial responsibilities as much as a person's legacy wishes. Personal representatives or executors usually need to fulfill any financial obligations incurred by the deceased party or their estate...
When someone passes away, most of their estate will go through probate. If they have a will and an estate plan, this can help govern how assets will be distributed to beneficiaries. If they do not, then the process is handled under state law. However, there are...
You can challenge a probate case in Mississippi if you meet legal requirements and have a valid reason. Probate is the court process used to distribute someone’s assets after death. If you believe something about the will or estate administration isn’t right, state...
When a person dies, there are often questions about what will happen with their property, as well as their financial obligations. The executor or personal representative is the person responsible for administering the estate. They present the will of the deceased...
The probate process is something that many people dread, usually because of hearing that it can be costly and time consuming. While these things may be true in some cases, every situation is different, and it helps to understand the probate process. The probate...
Challenging the terms of a last will and testament can create strife amongst the deceased’s beneficiaries. It can also greatly extend the probate process, tying up the will in probate court for months or years. And, in some circumstances, it can risk the inheritance...
