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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…

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What Does it Take to Probate a Lost Will?

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…

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What 2026 Tax Bracket Changes Mean for Retirees and Your Financial Future

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…

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Son, Beneficiary of Estate Plan, Could Not Sue Parents’ Law Firm

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…

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New SNAP Work Requirements Will Now Affect More Older Adults

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…

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Do Medicare Benefits Cover Skilled Nursing Care?

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.…

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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…

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Unpaid Medical Debt Won’t Be Erased From Credit Reports

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…

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High Earners Over Age 50 Will Lose a 401(k) Tax Break

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…

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Giving to Grandkids? Consider Gift Tax, 529 Plans, and More

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…

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