Estate Planning

Estate Planning Services

The benefits lawyers of Glover Russell, P.A. provide advice and counsel for retirement benefits and health benefits in Mississippi. ERISA rules were established by federal law to protect your rights as a retiree.

If you believe that ERISA regulations were disregarded in the administration of your retirement or health plan, our law firm is your best source of legal assistance in Jackson. The Employee Retirement Income Securities Act (ERISA) sets federal standards to protect employees in private industry who are covered by retirement plans or health plans, and provides access to appropriate legal remedies. Under ERISA, employers are held accountable for the management of retirement plan assets or the payment of health and employee benefits.

ERISA also requires retirement plans and health plans to establish a grievance and appeals process for participants or beneficiaries to obtain benefits that have been denied, and guarantees the payment of certain benefits if a retirement plan is terminated. Speak to our retirement benefits attorneys to see how we can help to protect your financial health.

The Plan Administrator, Trustee and Employer serve as fiduciaries to the retirement plan or health plan. They owe fiduciary duties to the retirement, pension, and health plans. The fiduciary should not engage in prohibited transaction, self dealing, or dual loyalty.

Important amendments to ERISA

Some important amendments to ERISA include the following:

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which provides protections for employees and their families who have preexisting medical conditions or suffer discrimination in health coverage for other reasons
• Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), which gives some workers and their families the right to continue their health coverage for a limited time after the loss of a job

Contact us for skilled legal guidance

The skilled ERISA attorneys of Glover Russell, P.A., in Jackson, MS, have the experience you need to navigate your legal options. ERISA regulations are complex and require detailed legal knowledge. We can assist you if your rights under ERISA have been violated or disregarded.

When you need a law firm in Jackson, Mississippi experienced and knowledgeable in business, tax, ERISA and estate matters, please call our office at 888-457-4379 or contact us online so we may assist you.