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…
When is an Heir not an Heir?
Mississippi inheritance law applies when one dies without a Will or trust. This law provides that the assets and property of the deceased person will descend to his or her…
What is a Power of Appointment
Assets are often placed in a trust to protect those assets from the beneficiary’s creditors, potential divorce, substance abuse or gambling problems, or just the inability to manage money. While…
Four Principles of Long-Term Care Planning
There are four principles that apply to long-term care planning: Knowledge is the key to success.Professional help is crucial in saving time, money and stress.Professional help can assure that caregiver…
Can Daddy Sign a Will or Power of Attorney
When a spouse or parent has been diagnosed with dementia or some other condition that affects cognition, the family members may conclude (or be told by others) that the person…
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…
Report: Medicaid, SNAP Cuts Could Lead to 1 Million Jobs Lost in 2026
Funding cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food benefits to low-income families, could damage state economies and result in job losses, according to a…
Mistake Not Grounds for Higher Social Security Benefits
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s decision denying increased Social Security benefits for a claimant who applied before her full retirement age based on incorrect information.…
Case Shows Importance of Clear Drafting in Joint Revocable Trusts
Roy and Barbara Massie created a joint revocable trust in 2001, of which they were the co-trustees and primary beneficiaries. The trust named each of their respective children as contingent…
Alzheimer’s Cases Rise to 7.2 Million as Report Warns of Soaring Costs and Threatened Research Funding
A new report suggests up to 7.2 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, an increase of about 300,000 cases of the mind-robbing disease from a year…
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