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I have lived my whole life in a property that belonged to my parents, who have now passed away. There is no will or estate planning documents regarding the property, and I have not gone through any probate process. I have been paying the taxes on it and recently redeemed it from a tax sale. I have... View More 
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answered on Jun 17, 2025
Hire a competent MS attorney to search the title and determine heirship. An Affidavit of Heirship will need to be recorded as the heirs source of title. Then ask if the other heirs will convey their interests over to you as the fee owner.
I signed a contract and a warranty deed for property with my five siblings. The paperwork explicitly required each signature to be notarized. Three of my siblings signed in front of a notary, but two did not. The property is in Mississippi, and now the two siblings whose signatures were not... View More
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answered on May 2, 2025
You will need a MS attorney to examine the document. But land is conveyed by an executed and delivered Deed, not just a contract to do something. Who is the grantee? He does not need to sign the Deed. If the document can be construed as a Deed, then any proper grantors have already conveyed... View More
I have filed a lawsuit against a company for negligence related to health issues that I did not initially know qualified for workers' compensation. Some workers may have already received compensation. I am considering filing for workers' compensation now. Can I pursue both workers'... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2025
I will answer this based solely on Mississippi Law. Generally, the answer will be no. In Mississippi, if you work for a company and get injured and they have workers comp coverage then you are limited to recovery toward the company solely in work comp. That is the exclusivity rule in the State.... View More
I'm based in Mississippi and attempted to secure a hard money real estate loan with an investor from Phoenix, AZ. We signed a contract online, which stipulated an origination fee to be paid, and the loan funds were to be disbursed within one business day upon completion and verification of... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2025
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Yes, it could be a breach, and it could also be a misunderstanding due to communication. From a textbook standpoint, one party acting on their own does not usually have authority to change the terms of a... View More
I'm currently married, but I want to appoint another person to have legal authority over my personal care and any other matters I choose, both now and in the future. I do not want my spouse to have any legal say in my personal affairs. The appointed person agrees to take on these... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2025
In Mississippi, you can appoint someone other than your spouse to handle your financial and healthcare decisions by executing a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) for finances and an Advance Health-Care Directive for medical decisions. These legally binding documents override a spouse’s default... View More
I had the Watchman procedure on 04/10/2022 at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS, and it was not successful as the device migrated. My doctor considered its removal but decided to wait six weeks to check it again. It hadn’t migrated further, but I remain concerned and cautious, especially with... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2025
A Mississippi attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a month. The name does come up in searches, but you would need to research more closely if the context is related to recalls, litigation, or other. Check online, and look into whether product liability law firms handling... View More
I was involved in a hit and run with drunk driver
answered on Mar 8, 2025
Your frustration is understandable. Most accident claimants express these same sentiments when confronted with the unpleasant surprise at the end of a case that their insurer wants its money back. Unfortunately, it's the way liens are handled virtually nationwide. Some medical offices... View More
I was involved in a hit and run with drunk driver
answered on Mar 7, 2025
You can pay your medical bills with your insurance company, however, many health insurance policies have what is called a subrogation provisions which means that if they pay for medical bills that are the fault of a third party and you collect from that party, the insurance company has a right to... View More
In Mississippi, what charges could someone face if they knowingly possess and purchase counterfeit money from the internet, attempt to cash a check at a bank, and show the counterfeit money? Legal actions have been initiated, and the individual has a criminal record, but no similar offenses.
answered on Mar 7, 2025
In Mississippi, the individual could face multiple charges related to counterfeit currency and fraud, including:
1. Possession of Counterfeit Currency – Under Miss. Code Ann. § 97-21-33, knowingly possessing counterfeit money with the intent to use or distribute it is a felony.... View More
I suspect my relatives unlawfully seized my inheritance in Mississippi, including property and insurance left by my deceased father Ralph Bishop, an heir to his father, Frank Hagmon Bishop, a Navy veteran. Despite my rightful ownership, assets were transferred, perhaps to California, with potential... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2025
If you feel real property should have been inherited by you, hire a MS attorney to search the title and determine heirship. If you are a tenant in common, sue the other recorded tenants either for Partition or possibly Ejectment. Time is of the essence here. As to insurance, contact the... View More
I’ve been filing for SSI disability while seeing doctors and undergoing evaluations, including x-rays. I'm looking to receive payments while waiting, yet I haven't received any communication from the SSA about my application status. I'm currently facing challenges like memory... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
Typically, you should file for both together. The issue is the SSI is that you do not have enough earned credits to qualify for SSDI. Thus you should call the local social security office and see how many earned credits you have and if you could qualify for said SSDI benefits, If the answer is... View More
I am dealing with an estate dispute in Mississippi. An heir is trying to dispute the estate, which has not been legally closed, even after 30 years. There is a new claim being made, but there was never a will or trust involved. Can an heir pursue a dispute after such a long period?
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answered on Feb 28, 2025
Setting aside an order of Probate Court is not going to be successful this late. However heirs are tenants
in common of undivided interests in real property now. Any heir can file quiet title, ejectment, partition, actions etc. now. Hire a competent MS attorney to search the title and... View More
I obtained a copy of my insurance and sent it to the court which they are saying that my collateral insurance isn't acceptable as it pertains to having car insurance. So is my insurance not valid?
answered on Feb 11, 2025
Collateral insurance usually insures the interests of a lender in a vehicle pledged as collateral to secure repayment of a loan. If the vehicle itself is damaged, the insurance protects the lender up to the amount of the loan. It is a valid type of insurance, but it is not the same thing as... View More
I am still disabled yet they want me to pay them back. Am I required because I don't think I should pay back anything?
answered on Jan 16, 2025
It is possible that you owe the money depending on if you are on SSI or SSDI. There are ways to request a wavier of the over payment which are the following:
If you received a letter from Social Security saying you were overpaid, you can do the following12345:
If you do not think... View More
i worked there but i have receipts of where i paid for merchandise. if found guilty what could i be facing in Mississippi
answered on Jan 14, 2025
Under Mississippi law, grand larceny is typically defined as unlawfully taking someone else's property valued at $1,000 or more. For purposes of this answer, we'll assume that you meant "more" instead of "less" in your question. The range of sentences for grand larceny... View More
My father in law was the executor of his late Father's estate. He failed to finish out the probate, but there was a substantial amount of money left in a saving's account. How does he access this money to actually do what the will asked him to do?
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
Next of Kin of deceased Father need to either file for probate administration without a will, or try to use a recorded Affidavit of Heirship to try to convince Bank to let go of funds. Otherwise the Bank keeps the money and you will never be able to claim Unclaimed Property from State. If you... View More
My case worker said the guy handling my case with said go to a pay day loan and see can I get some money. I think that was insulting for a professional law firm to say to or even make that comment. I'm seriously thinking about changing firms. Never once have she asked me how I was doing since... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2024
First the Bar in Mississippi, does not allow for the advancing of funds. If you are not happy with your attorney, I recommend that you contact them and set an appointment with your lawyer and go over your issues with them. If they do not give you answers that provide you peace of mind you can... View More
My case worker said the guy handling my case with said go to a pay day loan and see can I get some money. I think that was insulting for a professional law firm to say to or even make that comment. I'm seriously thinking about changing firms. Never once have she asked me how I was doing since... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2024
As attorneys, we have very strict requirements on "fronting" or "advancing" client settlement funds. For an attorney, it is always concerning - Is the Client going to keep asking? What if I don't get recovery in their case? Is this a "Loan"? Most lawyers generally... View More
My case worker said the guy handling my case with said go to a pay day loan and see can I get some money. I think that was insulting for a professional law firm to say to or even make that comment. I'm seriously thinking about changing firms. Never once have she asked me how I was doing since... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2024
As my colleagues correctly point out, attorneys can't front money on cases in general. But in looking at the nature of your expense, it is for medical services, rather than general expenses. You wouldn't be asking this question if there was insurance in some form to cover the services. If... View More
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My spouse is finishing her fellowship on J1 Visa. She wants to do another fellowship but they don't sponsor J1 visa.
I've H1B with approved i140. Can she switch to my H4 and do the next fellowship?
Once the fellowship is done, she can do the Visa waiver job. Is this possible?
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act prohibits a person who came in J-1 status to the U.S. for graduate medical education from applying for a "nonimmigrant visa under section 1101(a)(15)(H)", which includes H-1B and H-4 visas. Canadian citizens (not Canadian permanent... View More
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