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Heirs’ Property Case Study: EASTLAWN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY et al. v.Wiley WELLS

Summary: Eastlawn Development Company, a corporation, was attempting to assert a false claim of ownership to 40 acres of land that was originally owned by Moses Wells who died intestate many years ago. His wife having predeceased him, leaving as

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Estate Planning: How to Encourage Your Aging Parents to Start the Process

One can never truly be prepared for the death of a parent. It is a thought many of us don’t even want to think about, much less discuss. However, death is a reality we all must face for ourselves and

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Consider These 3 Questions Before Filing for a Divorce

If you are already at the point of wanting a divorce, it may seem too late. You probably feel too much has been said and too many feelings have been hurt, but that is not always the case. Just as hearts can be broken, they can also be mended. Answering the following questions can help you decide if a permanent split is truly the best option for you and your family.

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Mississippi Elder Law: Protect your senior investments

According to the National Organization of Elder Abuse, approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 and over have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates for the amount of elders who are abused each year have reached as high

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Ways to Help Your Child Through Divorce

Divorce can be a challenging time for any family. When children are involved, divorce can be even more challenging and lead to long lasting emotional effects on the children. Here are some ways to help a child through divorce and make the process overall easier for the family.

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Diagnosed with a debilitating disease? Next steps…

If you or a family member have recently been diagnosed with a debilitating disease like Alzheimer’s, now is the perfect time to start estate planning or update an existing plan.

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Asset Protection and Accounting for Long-Term Care

An often-overlooked element of Estate Planning is ensuring you’re on good financial footing if your health becomes a bit of a handful. For more than half of Americans, that will mean paying for long-term care at an average total cost of

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BYC Spotlight – Vangela Wade

University of Mississippi School of Law: Bessie L. Young Council Vangela Wade (JD 1996) Founding Member “When Professor Bell called and invited me to come to the interest meeting for the Bessie Young Council, I initially went because when Professor Bell

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Caring for a Special Needs Loved One: Where to Start?

Life planning takes many forms for many people. And while we most often hear of efforts taken to care for aging family members or minor children, family members with special needs – whether mental or physical – may also benefit

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Emancipation of a Minor with Termination of Child Support

The State of Mississippi is keenly interested in how and when child support payments are ordered, satisfied, and administered by the courts. After all, “the best interests of the child” are always paramount in the minds of attorneys and judges

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