Expungement of charges is a common issue that clients have regarding a previous criminal record. Sometimes a person is placed on non-adjudicated probation. Through this process the person has the opportunity to complete probation and then have the charge dismissed...
Year: 2020
Quiet Title
At Gibson & Mullennix, we handle numerous real property problems. One of the most common involves what is called Quieting Title. Typically, when a person purchases an investment property the receive a Quitclaim Deed. Quitclaim deeds do not guarantee the title...
Time Limit to Determine Heirs
At Gibson & Mullennix, we understand that time is of the essence in these types of cases, and that if you want to protect your rights you need to act quickly. The law only allows a short period of time to make a claim as an heir if there has been no paternity...
Laws of Intestacy in Mississippi
When a person dies without a will, the first question most attorneys would ask the family regarding the Estate is who are the heirs? In Mississippi, there are essentially four levels of kinship which make up who inherits under the law. Mississippi Code Annotated...
Expungement of a Felony
In Mississippi, certain felony convictions are expungable. Here at Gibson & Mullennix we are happy to assist with any questions about felony expungements. According to Mississippi Code 99-19-71 the following felonies may be expunged by the Circuit Court: Larceny...
Expungement in a Criminal Case
Gibson and Mullennix we handle all types of expungement cases help with your criminal record. Most of the time, a first offense misdemeanor may be expunged. Under Mississippi Code 99-19-71 (1) Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor that is not a traffic...
Expungements for Arrests and Dismissed Charges
At Gibson & Mullennix, we handle a variety of cases. Expungements are helpful to people who need their background checked for there employment or other reasons. Expungements are helpful because they make a criminal record or a record of an arrest not appear on...
Warranty Deed or Quitclaim Deed
At Gibson & Mullennix, we assist clients in all sorts of land matters. A question we commonly receive is what is the difference between a Quitclaim and Warranty Deed? A warranty deed basically guarantees the title of the land and guarantees that the seller of the...
What is a Life Estate?
"Life Estate," is a term that is commonly used in Estate Planning. Here at Gibson & Mullennix, we work to assist people with their estate planning and land transfer needs. Life Estates are used in Mississippi on a regular basis. A life estate allows for a...
Rights of Surivivorship Deeds
At Gibson & Mullennix, PLLC we handle all types of land issues, including those dealing with the preparation of deeds. In Mississippi, there are several types of deeds and several types of language lawyers may use to help their clients convey property. Today we...