How to Seek Appointment as Administrator of a Sister’s Intestate Estate in Mississippi
Can I Be Appointed Administrator of My Sister’s Intestate Estate in Mississippi? This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, how someone who is a sibling can seek appointment as administrator when a person dies without a will under Mississippi law. It uses simple hypothetical facts to show typical steps and issues. This is educational information […]
Read article →Notifying Heirs When Opening Probate in Mississippi: Required Notices and Steps
Notifying Heirs During Mississippi Probate: Essential Notices and Steps Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Consult a licensed Mississippi attorney or the probate court for guidance on your specific situation. Detailed Answer — what notices you typically must send under Mississippi law When you […]
Read article →Mississippi: What to Do If a Named Person Refuses to Sign a Renunciation Needed to Qualify as Personal Representative
Can I become personal representative if a named person refuses to renounce under Mississippi law? Short answer: Yes — but you will usually need to involve the probate court. If the person who must renounce (for example, an uncle named as executor) refuses to sign a renunciation, you cannot simply assume the role. You will […]
Read article →Mississippi: First Steps to Determine Who Owns a Portion of a Relative’s Land
FAQ: How do I start to determine legal ownership of part of my grandfather’s land in Mississippi? Short answer: The first step is to locate and review the recorded land records (deeds, plats, mortgages) for the property at the county office that keeps land records—usually the county chancery clerk or recorder—and the county tax assessor’s […]
Read article →What Happens to Jointly Held Bank Accounts and Property When Someone Dies Without a Will in Mississippi
How Mississippi law treats jointly held bank accounts and property when someone dies without a will Short answer: Whether money or property passes automatically to a surviving co-owner in Mississippi depends on how the asset is titled. Accounts or real estate held with a true right of survivorship pass outside probate to the surviving owner(s). […]
Read article →Tracking and Reimbursing Estate Property Maintenance Costs Before Sale — Mississippi
How to track and get reimbursed for expenses to maintain estate property before sale (Mississippi) Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is educational and does not constitute legal advice. For binding guidance about a specific estate, consult a licensed Mississippi probate attorney. Detailed answer — what you can reasonably track and seek reimbursement […]
Read article →How to Be Appointed Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator in Mississippi
How to Get Appointed as an Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator in Mississippi Disclaimer This article explains general Mississippi probate practice and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Mississippi attorney or the chancery court in the […]
Read article →Mississippi: How Wills and Beneficiary Designations Can Help Avoid Probate
FAQ — Using wills and beneficiary designations to avoid probate in Mississippi Short answer: In Mississippi, beneficiary designations (life insurance, retirement accounts, payable-on-death accounts) and certain forms of joint ownership typically pass outside probate. A last will only governs assets that are still in your individual name when you die and therefore generally does not […]
Read article →How to Submit an Original Will to Mississippi Probate Court from Out of State
Submitting an Original Will to Mississippi Probate Court When You Live Out of State Short answer: Contact the probate clerk in the county where the decedent lived or died, follow that court’s filing rules for probating a will, and use secure, trackable delivery to send the original will and required supporting documents. Expect to file […]
Read article →Mississippi: Can an Estate Recover Money an Heir Withdrew After a Parent's Death?
What to know if an heir takes money from a deceased parent's accounts — Mississippi FAQ Short answer: If the account or card belonged solely to the decedent, money taken by an heir typically belongs to the estate. The estate’s personal representative (executor or administrator) can demand return and can sue for recovery. Exceptions include […]
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