Host: Aaron Cozort
Guest: Jacinta Hall
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DESCRIPTION
Estate planning feels boring until it is too late. In this episode you hear exactly how fast things can change, why “I’ll get to it later” is a risky plan, and what you can do now to protect your family in Mississippi and Tennessee.
Attorney Jacinta Hall, founder of J.A. Hall Law Firm in Olive Branch, has more than 20 years of legal experience in public defense, federal defense, and now estate planning, probate, and elder law. She shares how her own father’s health crisis forced her family to scramble for answers, why she built a practice that serves everyday working families, and how you can avoid the same stress and confusion.
In this conversation, you hear how to:
•Understand what a will can and cannot do under Mississippi and Tennessee law
•Avoid common mistakes about probate, wills, and trusts that cost families time and money
•Decide when you actually need a revocable trust, an irrevocable trust, or other tools
•Know what documents every adult 18 and older should have in place right now
•Handle digital assets like crypto, online accounts, and modern investments in your plan
•Use yearly check ins with your attorney to keep up with tax and estate law changes
•Spot the limits of AI generated legal documents and when you need a real attorney
•Take first steps if you are in your 50s, 60s, 70s, or caring for aging parents
Why this matters for you:
You work hard for your home, accounts, retirement, and business. The laws in Mississippi and Tennessee change, families spread across states, and more of your assets live online. A simple mistake or out of date document can mean expensive court battles, delays, and stress for the people you care about. This episode helps you move from “I will do it someday” to clear next steps with a local attorney who knows your community.
About our guest:
Jacinta Hall is the owner of J.A. Hall Law Firm, PLLC in Olive Branch, Mississippi. She focuses on estate planning, probate, elder law, and criminal defense for clients across Mississippi and Tennessee. Her firm checks in yearly with estate clients so documents stay aligned with current law, tax thresholds, and life changes.
Featured sponsor:
Jacinta Hall is the owner of J.A. Hall Law Firm, PLLC in Olive Branch, Mississippi. She focuses on estate planning, probate, elder law, and criminal defense for clients across Mississippi and Tennessee. Her firm checks in yearly with estate clients so documents stay aligned with current law, tax thresholds, and life changes.
Tech partner:
Wisdom Integrators
Wisdom Integrators helps organizations use technology to work smarter, not harder. From workflow automation to process improvement for small businesses and larger organizations, they bridge the gap between vision and execution. Learn more at wisdomintegrators.com.
Production partner:
Pure Focus Media
Pure Focus Media powers Southaven Business Beat behind the scenes. They help local businesses use video and content to tell their story, attract better leads, and grow with clear, professional media. Visit purefocus.media to schedule your strategy call.
About Southaven Business Beat:
Southaven Business Beat is produced in partnership with the Southaven Chamber of Commerce. Each episode highlights local business owners and community leaders in DeSoto County so you can learn from their experience, make better decisions, and connect with resources that help your business grow.
Call to action:
If this episode helps you think differently about your estate or your parents’ plan, share it with a friend or family member today. Subscribe to Southaven Business Beat so you never miss new conversations that help you protect what you have built and grow what comes next.
CHAPTERS
- Why most people delay estate planning (00:00 – 00:59)
- Welcome to Southaven Business Beat and guest intro (00:59 – 01:22)
- Jacinta’s story, education, and early legal career (01:22 – 03:29)
- Her father’s illness and the pivot into estate and elder law (03:29 – 04:34)
- Discovering a big gap in services for everyday families (04:34 – 04:58)
- Sponsor message: J.A. Hall Law Firm (04:58 – 05:58)
- Biggest myths about wills, probate, and trusts (05:58 – 08:32)
- Why laws are state specific and why that matters for you (08:32 – 08:55)
- Seminars, website updates, and an upcoming estate planning podcast (08:55 – 10:44)
- Who really needs estate planning and what counts as an asset (10:44 – 12:37)
- Why yearly check ins with your attorney matter (12:37 – 13:28)
- Light bulb moments, signing day, and client relief (13:28 – 15:39)
- Sponsor message: Pure Focus Media (15:39 – 16:35)
- Why planning should start at age 18 (16:35 – 18:09)
- Medical emergencies, incapacity, and power of attorney issues (18:09 – 18:29)
- Digital assets, crypto, and beneficiary designations (18:29 – 19:23)
- The most fulfilling part of Jacinta’s work (19:23 – 20:19)
- Risks of AI generated wills and legal documents (20:19 – 21:37)
- How big the need is across Mississippi and the Mid South (21:37 – 22:58)
- Role of the Southaven Chamber and local networks (22:58 – 23:59)
- First steps for seniors and families who feel late to the process (23:59 – 25:17)
- Final thoughts on peace of mind and doing something now (25:17 – 27:07)
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