Upcoming Events and Presentations
MPB Radio Podcasts with Rick Courtney Rick Courtney has been a regular guest on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio show “In Legal Terms” where he has discussed and answered listener…
MPB Radio Podcasts with Rick Courtney Rick Courtney has been a regular guest on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio show “In Legal Terms” where he has discussed and answered listener…
Under what circumstances can a lost will be admitted to probate? The Washington Court of Appeals recently held that the executor of a testator’s estate had rebutted the presumption that…
Looking now at the federal income tax brackets for tax year 2026 can help you save in the long run. Key Takeaways The IRS has released the 2026 federal income…
We draft many estate plans for parents who wish to leave inheritances to their children. Many of those plans include trusts that name the children as later beneficiaries of the…
Takeaways New federal rules, passed in July 2025, change who must meet work requirements to keep getting SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The age range for people who must meet these…
Takeaways Medicare Part A covers short-term, medically necessary skilled nursing facility care if you meet specific requirements. Medicare limits this coverage to a maximum of 100 days per benefit period.…
MPB Radio Podcasts with Rick Courtney Rick Courtney has been a regular guest on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio show “In Legal Terms” where he has discussed and answered listener…
Takeaways A recent federal court ruling reversed a rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports, meaning this debt can continue to negatively impact credit scores. Older adults…
Takeaways Starting in 2026, employees aged 50 and older who earn over $145,000 must make 401(k) catch-up contributions on an after-tax (Roth) basis, losing the immediate pretax deduction. Affected high…
Takeaways Grandparents should clarify whether financial assistance for their grandkids is a gift or a loan. Consider 529 plans for education funding to ensure fairness and tax benefits. Grandparents should…