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About Our Team

Lancaster Law Firm

Our Team

Heaven Day

Paralegal Manager

Macy Sumner

Paralegal

Kirsten Loden

Director of Client Relations
Mississippi Attorneys

Estate Planning, Business, & Probate Experts

Lancaster Law Firm assists clients throughout North Mississippi with legal matters that include estate planning, business law, asset protection, probate or estate administration, elder law and Medicaid planning, charitable planning and tax consulting. As a tax attorney, Cory R. Lancaster has a unique perspective that allows him to give clients more complete legal advice. Throughout the entire planning process, he is able to give special consideration to strategies and options that include opportunities for tax savings. Our goal is to provide you with peace of mind. Lancaster Law Firm uses cutting-edge research, analysis and technology to tailor legal solutions to fit each client’s specific needs. 

We not only consider the law in our planning process but how the law uniquely affects you. We help individuals and families plan for life by addressing their concerns which often include death, disability, wealth preservation and how to leave a legacy. We routinely assist clients with the preparation and review of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives and Probate or Estate Administration. We also help business owners choose the best business structure to form a business, grow and protect their business, operate their business and eventually sell their business or implement a business succession plan. We routinely assist clients with the preparation and review of agreements, contracts and many other documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that choosing an estate planning or business attorney is an important decision. We're here to help every step of the way. View our frequently asked questions or reach out to our team for more information about our services.

What is Estate Planning?

When someone passes away, his or her property must somehow pass to another person. In the United States, any competent adult has the right to choose the manner in which his or her assets are distributed after his or her passing. A proper estate plan also involves strategies to minimize potential estate taxes and settlement costs as well as to coordinate what would happen with your home, your investments, your business, your life insurance, your employee benefits (such as a 401K plan), and other property in the event of death or disability.

Is a will enough?

If you leave your estate to your loved ones using a will, everything you own will pass through probate.  The process can be expensive, time-consuming and open to the public.  The probate court is in control of the process until the estate has been settled and distributed.

What is Probate, and why does everyone want to avoid it?

When a loved one passes away, his or her estate often goes through a court-managed process called probate or estate administration where the assets of the deceased are managed and distributed. If your loved one owned his or her assets through a properly drafted and funded Living Trust, it is likely that no court-managed administration is necessary, though the successor trustee needs to administer the distribution of the deceased. The length of time needed to complete probate of an estate depends on the size and complexity of the estate as well as the rules and schedule of the local probate court.

What business services do you offer?

Our firm advises and represents companies and entrepreneurs with a broad range of business-related services.  We advise our clients on business law, start-up assistance relating to the formation of an entity, the protection of a trademark or license agreement and assist with buying or selling a business. 

How can I set up a meeting?

Call us at 1-662-823-2679 or email us at [email protected]. One of our friendly team members would be happy to discuss your unique situation and get you on the right path.

Job Opportunities

At Lancaster Law, we are always looking to add quality people to our team. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].