In Mississippi, it is still possible to probate a copy of a will. As we previously discussed on this blog, a will requires two witnesses and their statement that the testator was of sound mind. A copy of a will may be probated if the copy is authentic and can be...
Estate
Transfer on Death Deed
In July of 2020, the Mississippi legislature created statutory guidelines for “Transfer on Death Deeds." SB 2851 was signed into law on June 29, 2020, by Governor Reeves and became effective July 1, 2020. The “Mississippi Real Property Transfer on Death Act” provides...
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...
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...
Power of Attorney vs. Conservatorship
A power of attorney is a document that allows another person to make decisions for another. A power of attorney is signed by the person allowing another to handle their finances or health decisions when they are incapacitated. A person is capable of making a power...
Alternatives to Probate Will as Muniment of Title
At Gibson & Mullennix, we understand that not all property and not all probates are million dollar Estates with the ability to pay for appraisers, attorney fees, and other expenses. The probate process can be an expensive one in some cases, but luckily in...