Law of Intestacy in Mississippi
1a. In Mississippi: If a decedent is survived by a spouse and issue, spouse inherits 1/2 of intestate property. The surviving spouse and your child split your intestate property 50/50, if the decedent dies with the a spouse and issue. § 91-1-3. Descent of land
1b. The laws for decedent dying with a spouse and no issue is the same as New York States. The state of Mississippi would give everything to the remaining spouse. (Mississippi Code, § 91-1-11)
1c. So now the question is, If the decedent is survived by no spouse and no issue, in Mississippi?Well, the state of Mississippi says, that if there is not spouse or issue in question, than everything will automatically go to the parents of the decedent. And if there are no parents, than the siblings would inherit everything.
2. The testamentary age capacity in Mississippi is 18 years of age. (MISS. CODE ANN. § 91-5-1.) Which is the same age for New York State, New York, EPTL Section 3-1.1.
3. Mississippi has the same requirements as New York State. According to MISS. CODE ANN. § 91-5-1, You need two credible witness at signing of the will. New York’s EPTL section 3-1.1, says the same thing, you need two credible witnesses during a will signing.
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4. The largest city in the state of Mississippi is, Jackson. This law firm specializes in more than just Estates and trust, but handles more fields. http://www.showssmith.com/ (Shows & Smith Law Firm PLLC). The website is very open, and shows that they can handle many different fields of the law. Not to difficult to find things on the website.
5.The top estate appraiser in Jackson, Mississippi is, Cloud Appraisal Svc (http://cloudappraisals.com/). The website is easy to use, everything is clearly stated about there appraisal policy. They specify everything from how you will receive everything from there company.
6. The probate court in Jackson, Mississippi is Chancery Court.
407 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS 39201.
7. In the city of Jackson there are not any universities/colleges that are approved by the ABA. However, there are community colleges that do give Paralegal ASS degrees but they are not ABA approved. The Hinds Community College offers a associate paralegal degree. And the fees for the community college is 2500 per semester. Which is less than New York City College of Technology. If attending to MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE which is further than Jackson city, they are ABA approved and there cost of tuition is 7,621/semester. Which is substantially higher than City Tech’s tuition. In the state of Mississippi, there are only few universities that are ABA approved, whom are Mississippi University for Women, University of Southern Mississippi and MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE. But none of them are close to or in Jackson, MS.
For Mississippi College (ASS or BS): ABA APPROVED
Wills & Estates (PLE 304): Study of administration of decedents’ estates, the use of trusts and guardianships with emphasis on Mississippi law, drafting of wills and trusts, and legal research.
For Hinds Community College (ASS): NOT ABA APPROVED
LET 1523 – Wills and Estates :
This course is an introduction to the laws of inheritance and estates, basic concepts of estates and wills, probate procedures, and preparation of documents while emphasizing ethics. (3 hr lecture).
