How to Challenge a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Mississippi
Can I challenge my grandparent’s appointment as estate administrator in Mississippi? Short answer: Yes — if you are an interested person (heir, beneficiary, or creditor) you can challenge the appointment. You must act quickly, gather evidence, and file the correct objections or motions in the county probate court where the estate is open. This article […]
Read article →How Probate Without Qualification Transfers Real Property in Mississippi
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Mississippi, real property that a decedent leaves by will is normally transferred after the will is admitted to probate in the county chancery court where the decedent lived. Probate creates the legal authority needed to transfer title — usually by qualifying an executor (Letters Testamentary) who signs a deed to […]
Read article →Mississippi — Can I Challenge an Administrator’s Claim to Ownership of Inherited Real Property?
Can you challenge an administrator’s claim to ownership of real property you are entitled to inherit? This FAQ-style article explains, under Mississippi law, how heirs can respond if an estate administrator (personal representative) claims ownership of real property belonging to the estate. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Short answer Yes — […]
Read article →Mississippi: How Surplus Sale Proceeds Are Distributed When an Owner Dies Intestate — What Siblings Should Know
Detailed Answer Short explanation: When a property owner in Mississippi dies without a will (intestate), any surplus proceeds from the sale of that property generally become part of the decedent’s estate. Those funds are distributed under Mississippi’s intestacy rules to the decedent’s heirs. Siblings will receive a share only if higher-priority heirs (for example, a […]
Read article →How to File a Motion for Surplus Proceeds After a Foreclosure in Mississippi
Step-by-step FAQ: Claiming Surplus Proceeds After a Foreclosure in Mississippi Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed Mississippi attorney to evaluate your specific situation. Detailed answer: What you likely must do to pursue surplus funds If a home owned by your mother sold at a foreclosure sale and the sale produced […]
Read article →Mississippi: Asserting a Right of Survivorship to Claim More Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Can a right of survivorship under a deed give you a larger share of foreclosure surplus funds? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on who owned the property at the moment of the foreclosure sale. If you were the surviving joint owner (or otherwise held a full survivorship title) when the property was sold, […]
Read article →Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate in Mississippi
Detailed Answer This guide explains how to document a vehicle that was repossessed when you are administering a loved one’s estate in Mississippi. It covers the practical steps a personal representative (executor or administrator) should take, the records to collect, how to show the repossessed vehicle in the estate inventory, and how repossession affects creditor […]
Read article →Claiming Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Mississippi
How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Mississippi Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is educational information, not legal advice. For legal advice about your specific situation, contact a licensed Mississippi attorney. Detailed answer — What the surplus (overage) is and who can claim it When a county conducts a […]
Read article →Mississippi: Transferring a Deceased Parent's Car Title to the Surviving Spouse When the Original Title Is Missing
Detailed Answer This answer explains the practical steps most people in Mississippi follow to transfer a deceased parent's vehicle into the surviving spouse's name when the original title cannot be located. It summarizes common procedures used by county tag offices and chancery courts and points you to official state resources. This is educational information only […]
Read article →Challenging a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Mississippi
Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language, how someone in Mississippi can challenge or seek dismissal of a petition that asks the chancery court for possession and control of estate property during probate. The steps below assume you are an heir, devisee, beneficiary, creditor, or other interested party. This is a general guide — […]
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