CMS Announces Medicare Premiums for 2026
On November 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released notices detailing the Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and deductibles for calendar year 2026: The…
Chancellor Did Not Abuse Discretion in Appointing Man’s Wife as His Guardian and Conservator (Miss. App.)
Mattie and Willie Mayberry had been married for 52 years. In 2016, they traveled to California to stay with their daughter, Lisa, while Willie participated in a medical trial for…
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…
VA Awards Disability Benefits Using Criteria From 80 Years Ago
A federal watchdog warned lawmakers that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs needs to fully revise the 80-year-old criteria for awarding disability payments or risk miscalculating benefits for millions of…
Life Estate Remainder Interest Was Not a “Future Asset” of Decedent’s Estate and Was Not Subject to Settlement Agreement
Max and Carolyn Dorris conveyed real property in Calhoun County, Mississippi, to their sons Kenneth and Brian, reserving life estates to themselves. (This means Max and Carolyn had the right…
Is Your Financial Information in Order?
Preparing and organizing your financial information for when you are no longer capable will bring peace of mind to you today. At the same time, it may relieve your loved…
Estate Planning: An At-a-Glance Overview
Estate planning, or legacy planning, entails preparing your affairs for the future, including death and other life events. While older adults might give more thought to estate planning, it is…
Those Very Special Dogs
In addition to performing helpful tasks, service dogs offer unconditional love and opportunities for social interaction. Service animals can change lives. My daughter, Melanie, who’s had service dogs for years,…
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…
Social Security Spousal Benefits and Survivor Benefits
Takeaways Social Security provides spousal benefits to eligible spouses of retired or disabled workers, potentially up to half of the worker’s full retirement benefit. Survivor benefits are available to family…