Chris Palmer

Chris Palmer is an attorney at Palmer & Slay, PLLC in Brandon, Mississippi. He helps individuals and families with estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, nursing home planning, probate, and guardianships. His practice focuses on creating customized, cost-conscious plans that reflect each client’s goals. He also advises clients on wills, trusts, asset protection, and long-term care planning designed to preserve resources and reduce family uncertainty during difficult personal legal decisions.

Chris earned his J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law. He also received an undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He later earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Alabama School of Law, with a focus on estate planning. This education supports his work with tax-sensitive planning, estate documents, asset preservation, and probate issues requiring practical judgment, clear communication, drafting, and organized estate planning documents.

Chris works with families before and after major life events, helping them prepare documents and carry out plans when loved ones pass away. His experience includes estate administration, probate, guardianships for minors, special needs planning, and planning for adults who can no longer manage their affairs. He also helps clients address nursing home costs through Medicaid planning and benefit-focused strategies that protect available resources for future care and family needs.

Chris Palmer is known for explaining estate and elder law issues in plain English. His approach begins with understanding each client’s goals, needs, family concerns, and financial risks. He works to make planning accessible, efficient, and organized so clients can avoid preventable disputes and expense. By combining customized planning with practical guidance, he helps Mississippi families protect assets, prepare for care needs, and implement estate plans with confidence and clarity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Palmer & Slay, PLLC
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• University of Alabama School of Law
  Master of Law (LLM)
• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

• University of Louisiana
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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