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Mississippi: How Leftover Money From a Parent’s Home Sale Is Distributed
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general principles of Mississippi probate…
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Mississippi — Can I Reimburse Myself from an Estate for Payments I Made on a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien?
Can I reimburse myself from the estate for the money I paid from my own funds toward the decedent’s vehicle…
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How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to Children in Mississippi
How remaining estate funds are distributed to children in Mississippi Short answer: After the estate’s taxes, valid creditor claims, and…
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Mississippi: Do You Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate?
Understanding Probate Bonds for Administrators Under Mississippi Law Short answer: Mississippi courts generally require an administrator to post a probate…
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Mississippi: Factors the Court Considers When Appointing an Estate Administrator
Detailed Answer This answer explains the main factors a Mississippi probate court commonly considers when appointing an estate administrator (also…
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Mississippi — How Probate Handles Unauthorized Charges Against a Parent’s Estate
How Probate in Mississippi Handles Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate Short answer: If someone makes unauthorized charges against a…
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Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts in Mississippi
Detailed Answer — What to do if someone else is using a deceased parent’s bank or credit card accounts (Mississippi)…
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Mississippi — Filing a Partition Action to Force Sale or Seek a Buyout
Understanding Partition Actions in Mississippi: Force a Sale or Seek a Buyout Short answer: In Mississippi, a person who owns…
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Mississippi: Life Estate Holder’s Duties to Repair and Care for Property — FAQ
Understanding a Life Tenant’s Duties Under Mississippi Law This FAQ-style guide explains what a person who holds a life estate…
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Securing and Inventorying a Decedent’s House Before Appointment of an Administrator — Mississippi
Step-by-step FAQ-style Guide to Securing a Decedent’s Home and Inventorying Belongings in Mississippi Not legal advice. This is educational information…