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Criminal Law17
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Family Law15
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury29
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law17
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy16
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration6
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Business Law26
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law11
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Real Estate Law10
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Intellectual Property25
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law6
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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An estate lawyer helps you plan what happens to your property and your family — wills, trusts, powers of attorney and guardianship — and guides families through probate after someone passes away.

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Wells Marble & Hurst

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Giddens Law Firm P.A.

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Wise Carter Child & Caraway

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Williamson Law Firm

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Watkins & Eager

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Mississippi Estate Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Asset Protection Planning in Mississippi
Mississippi asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Mississippi
Mississippi blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Business Succession Planning in Mississippi
Mississippi business succession requires coordinated estate + business planning — buy-sell agreements, life insurance funding, key-person insurance, and gradual transition plans. Without it, families lose businesses to taxes, disputes, or chaos.
Charitable Trusts in Mississippi
Mississippi charitable trusts combine philanthropy with tax planning. Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs) provide income / estate / gift tax benefits.
Digital-Asset Estate Planning in Mississippi
Mississippi digital-asset planning is governed by RUFADAA (adopted in 48 states) — fiduciaries can access digital accounts only if user explicitly consented. Without planning, families lose access to email, photos, crypto, and online accounts.
Spouse's Elective Share in Mississippi
Mississippi elective share: 1/2 of estate if no children, equal share with children if any.
Estate-Tax Planning in Mississippi
Mississippi estates may face federal estate tax (40% above ~$13.99M / individual in 2025) plus state estate or inheritance tax — most estates use lifetime gifting + trusts to minimize tax.
Guardianship and Conservatorship in Mississippi
Mississippi guardianship cases — for minors, incapacitated adults, or both — are heard in Chancery Court. Process requires petition, evaluation, hearing, ongoing reporting.
Healthcare Directives in Mississippi
Mississippi healthcare directives: Healthcare Surrogate + Living Will.
Heirs' Property in Mississippi
Mississippi heirs' property — land passed without a will or proper estate planning, owned by multiple heirs as tenants-in-common — has caused significant land loss in Black + low-income families. UPHPA partition reform helps.
Intestate Succession in Mississippi: What Happens If You Die Without a Will
If you die in Mississippi without a will, the state's intestate succession law decides who gets what — not you. Spouse and children share the estate equally — each takes a per-capita share with no preference for the spouse.
Living Trusts in Mississippi
A revocable living trust avoids probate, maintains privacy, and lets you control how your assets pass at death. Estates over $75K personal property typically benefit most.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an estate lawyer to write a will?

Not legally, but mistakes in do-it-yourself wills are common and can leave a family in probate disputes. A lawyer makes sure it's valid under your state's law.

What is probate?

The court process that settles a person's estate — confirming the will, paying debts and distributing property. A lawyer can often make it faster and cheaper.

How much does estate planning cost in Jackson?

Simple wills are often a flat fee; trusts and full plans cost more. Ask for a written quote for the documents you need.

How many estate planning lawyers are listed in Jackson?

There are currently 17 estate planning lawyers listed in Jackson on CGMIMM.