Attorney John C. Leggett has been practicing law for 24 years, since receiving his Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law in 1990. After being in private practice for many years, John was unanimously appointed by the Superior Court Judges of the Cherokee Judicial District to fill the unexpired term of the late Chief Magistrate Judge.
At the end of that term in the fall of 2012, John joined with Attorney Barry Benton in anticipation of Mr. Benton's imminent retirement and John's return to private practice. John C. Leggett, PC is again a private practice law firm specializing in estate planning, elder law, probate and real estate.
At the end of that term in the fall of 2012, John joined with Attorney Barry Benton in anticipation of Mr. Benton's imminent retirement and John's return to private practice. John C. Leggett, PC is again a private practice law firm specializing in estate planning, elder law, probate and real estate.
Services
An Estate Plan begins with a Will or Living Trust. A Will provides your Personal Representative instructions, but does not avoid probate. At Leggett Law, we will assist you with all the steps necessary to protect your wishes and insure that your beneficiaries are prepared for any legal matters that may arise as a result of your death.
Real estate lawyers document and review real estate transactions, including purchases, leases, inspections and appraisals. Many real estate lawyers also help lenders carry out foreclosure, while others help borrowers defend against foreclosure. Finally, real estate lawyers can help provide access to title insurance and help assure that your title is valid.
Charitable Giving is the act of giving money or other items of value to charitable organizations (such as a church, alma mater, or at-risk youth program) without expecting anything in return. Many individuals use charitable trusts to leave all or a portion of their estate to charity when they die, both for philanthropic purposes and for certain tax benefits.
The needs of the Elderly commonly include retirement planning, life insurance, medical costs, and estate planning. Powers of Attorney, which provide a person with the ability to make medical or financial decisions on another person's behalf. Health and personal care planning, including medical care directives, long-term care plans, and end of life decisions.
What is the evidence of ownership of your real estate? There is often confusion over the variety of legal documents which are referred to loosely as "deeds." Each of these deeds plays a special role in the title and transfer of real property and all are filed in the land records of all states. A WARRANTY DEED is the most common document which indicates the ownership of real estate.
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