by mcl | Dec 4, 2017 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth Wynn Dealing with the Details Here we are about to enter into a new year filled with promise and opportunity. In order to realize the promise and take advantage of the opportunity, you have to do something because neither of these will come...
by mcl | Dec 4, 2017 | Columns, Education Connection, Practical Living
By Frank Wynn Together We Can Strengthen Families in Mississippi As I handed Eric Scott the plaque, I could see tears begin to well up in his eyes. His hands shook just a little, unnoticed by the group gathered in his honor. His head held a little higher as we...
by mcl | Nov 2, 2017 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth L. Wynn Beware Scams That Prey on Seniors While it is widely believed to be under-reported, a recent study by MetLife’s Mature Market Institute estimated that seniors lose about $2.6 billion per year as a result of financial abuse. Because...
by mcl | Nov 1, 2017 | Columns, Education Connection, Practical Living
By Marilyn Tinnin Families First for Mississippi Families have been the foundational social structure of civilization since the beginning of time. Strong families build strong communities, and strong communities ultimately create strong and cohesive...
by mcl | Oct 1, 2017 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By ELIZABETH L. WYNN Make Things Simple, But Do It Right As an estate attorney, I often consult with families who have executed what is commonly referred to as a “lazy man’s will.” That is, they designate a “survivor owner” in their title documents such...
by mcl | Sep 1, 2017 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth L. Wynn Have You Remembered to Pass On Your Passwords? When an individual dies, his named executor or other fiduciary is allowed access to all physical assets including letters, documents, and legal papers. However, in today’s digital age,...
