In our Mississippi probate practice , we sometimes get calls from heirs or beneficiaries who are anxious to close or settle an estate. Often the estate proceeding has stalled, and the heirs simply want to know why. There are many causes for delay in... Read More

Another example of the importance of special needs trusts. I was contacted about a client with an all-too-common issue. A lady died several years ago without a will. At the time of her death, she owned a home that had been severely damaged by Hurricane... Read More

The Alabama Supreme Court recently approved a set of rules to facilitate "limited scope" representation. Limited scope representation allows lawyers to assist clients with a specific part of a legal matter even if the client does not need (or... Read More