Mississippi: How Leftover Money From a Parent's Home Sale Is Distributed
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general principles of Mississippi probate law to help you understand common outcomes and next steps. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Mississippi probate attorney. Detailed Answer — what typically happens to money left after a home sale […]
Read article →Mississippi — Can I Reimburse Myself from an Estate for Payments I Made on a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien?
Can I reimburse myself from the estate for the money I paid from my own funds toward the decedent's vehicle lien? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on your role (heir versus personal representative), whether you had an agreement or a court order, the purpose of the payment, and whether you make a proper […]
Read article →How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to Children in Mississippi
How remaining estate funds are distributed to children in Mississippi Short answer: After the estate’s taxes, valid creditor claims, and administrative expenses are paid, the personal representative (executor or administrator) asks the probate (chancery) court to approve a final accounting and orders distribution of the remaining cash and property. If the decedent left a valid […]
Read article →Mississippi: Do You Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate?
Understanding Probate Bonds for Administrators Under Mississippi Law Short answer: Mississippi courts generally require an administrator to post a probate bond to protect the estate and its creditors, but the court may waive the bond in some situations — for example, when heirs agree, when the court finds it safe to do so, or under […]
Read article →Mississippi: Factors the Court Considers When Appointing an Estate Administrator
Detailed Answer This answer explains the main factors a Mississippi probate court commonly considers when appointing an estate administrator (also called an administrator or administrator d.b.n.). It assumes no prior legal knowledge. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Who can be appointed? When someone dies without a will (intestate) or when a […]
Read article →Mississippi — Using Estate Sale Proceeds for Junk Removal and Property Cleanup
Using Estate Sale Proceeds to Pay for Junk Removal and Personal Property Cleanup Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a Mississippi probate attorney for guidance about a specific estate. Detailed Answer — Can sale proceeds be used to pay estate cleanup costs under Mississippi law? Short answer: Yes — generally the proceeds […]
Read article →Mississippi — How Probate Handles Unauthorized Charges Against a Parent’s Estate
How Probate in Mississippi Handles Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate Short answer: If someone makes unauthorized charges against a parent’s estate (for example, using their bank card, transferring money, or charging expenses to the deceased’s account), those transactions become issues for the personal representative and the probate court to review. The personal representative should […]
Read article →Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts in Mississippi
Detailed Answer — What to do if someone else is using a deceased parent's bank or credit card accounts (Mississippi) If a person continues to use a deceased parent’s bank accounts or credit cards after the parent’s death, you have clear practical and legal steps you can take under Mississippi procedures to stop the misuse […]
Read article →Securing and Inventorying a Decedent's House Before Appointment of an Administrator — Mississippi
Step-by-step FAQ-style Guide to Securing a Decedent's Home and Inventorying Belongings in Mississippi Not legal advice. This is educational information only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Detailed Answer When someone dies in Mississippi, control of their property generally passes to the estate. The person the probate court appoints as personal representative (administrator or […]
Read article →Mississippi: How to Become the Court-Appointed Administrator of Your Father's Estate
What to do if your father died without a will: how to get appointed administrator in Mississippi Quick answer: In Mississippi, if your father died intestate (without a will), you (or another close family member) can ask the county chancery court where he lived to appoint an administrator (sometimes called a personal representative or administrator […]
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