Mississippi’s UCC gives you a statutory right to redeem the collateral by paying the full amount owed (the entire accelerated balance) plus reasonable repossession/attorney’s fees and costs any time before the lender disposes of it. The lender must allow that payoff/redemption; they do not have... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2025

To establish title by adverse possession in Mississippi, you must prove in court, by clear and convincing

evidence, that your possession of the real property was (1) under claim of ownership; (2)

actual or hostile; (3) open, notorious, and visible; (4) continuous and uninterrupted... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2025

You can pay the mortgage payments to get the account current, and then file in Chancery Court in your mother's county for a conservatorship. You will need a lawyer to do that. The conservator appointed by the court would then control your mother's assets, and they must file an annual... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2025

A quitclaim deed avoids the need for probate. Wills go to probate court, as do estates without a will where no successor owner is named for assets, but a quitclaim deed is a way to avoid probate court altogether. The deed says who owns the land and any conditions to the ownership. A buyer may... View More

As they have lived there so long and established residence, the homeowner will need to serve them a 30 day notice to quit. If they don’t leave after this, the homeowner can file for eviction in the Justice or County Court.

However, without a will, the child will become a partial owner... 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.

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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

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

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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

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answered on Sep 1, 2024

The Federal Tax Lien is a legal tool the IRS uses to help secure and enable tax collection. Liens and other "security instruments" direct third parties to first use any proceeds (cash) from transactions to satisfy (pay-off) the associated debt.

However, not all lens are... View More

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answered on Aug 5, 2024

If you do not get a deed when you pay $ 15K, do not execute this transaction. Do not use a contract for deed, as it is only a lease with an option to purchase (which he will refuse and evict you). Getting a deed and giving a note secured by a deed of trust would suffice. Hire a MS attorney to... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

I understand your situation with your father using your social security number to purchase land, resulting in a lack of property tax bills. It's crucial to address this issue promptly to avoid potential legal complications.

First, consult with an attorney who specializes in real... View More

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answered on Jan 13, 2024

To transfer property in Mississippi from an Administratrix Deed after someone's death with the judge's orders, you typically need to use a Quitclaim Deed or a Warranty Deed, depending on the circumstances.

First, ensure that you've filed the Affidavit of Heirship as required... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2024

Your situation is deeply troubling and highlights a painful part of history. Holding the deed to the land is significant, as it establishes a legal claim. First, you should confirm the current status of the property. This can be done by checking the latest property records in the county where the... View More

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

As an unmarried, disabled individual over 65 owning less than an acre of land, your tax obligations depend on various factors, including the location of the property and your income. Property taxes are generally levied by local governments, and the rules can vary significantly from one jurisdiction... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2024

For issues related to loud and disruptive noise from a neighbor, you would typically look into attorneys practicing in the area of real estate or property law. These legal professionals often handle disputes between neighbors, including noise complaints and other nuisances.

In some cases,... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2025

You are not subject to a lock change without a court judgment for eviction and a writ of possession executed by the sheriff; any “self-help” lockout in Mississippi is unlawful. If management tries to change the locks on November 14, call law enforcement, record the interaction, and state that... View More

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answered on Nov 8, 2025

You can be held to pay utilities in Mississippi if your lease—written or oral—makes you responsible; leases longer than one year must be in writing, but a month-to-month arrangement can be oral. Because you agreed to keep paying “according to” the old lease that put utilities on you, a... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2025

That’s an understandable concern, especially when you’ve invested your own money into shared household items. In Mississippi, ownership of personal property is generally determined by who purchased the item, regardless of where it’s located. If you have receipts showing that you bought the... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

Because you and your siblings, nephews, and nieces agree to sell, you can proceed by collective conveyance. Start by ordering a Mississippi title commitment to confirm vesting and liens and to determine whether any spouse must sign to release homestead rights.

The cleanest path uses one... View More