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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 A simple mistake or out of date document can mean expensive court battles, delays, and stress for the people you care about.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:
J.A. Hall Law Firm
When life gets complicated, you need someone in your corner who listens, understands, and acts with skill. J.A. Hall Law Firm helps with criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning, and probate in Mississippi and Tennessee. For guidance on your next step, visit thejahallfirm.com or call 662-932-2973.

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.

Tech sponsor:
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.

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:
00:00 Why most people delay estate planning
00:59 Welcome to Southaven Business Beat and guest intro
01:22 Jacinta’s story, education, and early legal career
03:29 Her father’s illness and the pivot into estate and elder law
04:34 Discovering a big gap in services for everyday families
04:58 Sponsor message: J.A. Hall Law Firm
05:58 Biggest myths about wills, probate, and trusts
08:32 Why laws are state specific and why that matters for you
08:55 Seminars, website updates, and an upcoming estate planning podcast
10:44 Who really needs estate planning and what counts as an asset
12:37 Why yearly check ins with your attorney matter
13:28 Light bulb moments, signing day, and client relief
15:39 Sponsor message: Pure Focus Media
16:35 Why planning should start at age 18
18:09 Medical emergencies, incapacity, and power of attorney issues
18:29 Digital assets, crypto, and beneficiary designations
19:23 The most fulfilling part of Jacinta’s work
20:19 Risks of AI generated wills and legal documents
21:37 How big the need is across Mississippi and the Mid South
22:58 Role of the Southaven Chamber and local networks
23:59 First steps for seniors and families who feel late to the process
25:17 Final thoughts on peace of mind and doing something now

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