What Will Happen to Your Estate?

R. Kelly Kyle

R. Kelly Kyle, a partner of Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University’s College of Administration and Business. He then attended Mississippi College School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in 1992. His law school honors include the Dean’s List and the American Jurisprudence Award for Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Mr. Kyle is admitted to practice in the State of Mississippi, the State of Louisiana, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Capital Area Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and has served as President of the Mississippi College School of Law Alumni Association, and as a member of the Board of Governors of the Jackson Yacht Club.

He is co-author of the book "How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs, Medicaid Secrets: Mississippi Edition". A frequent speaker on the subject of estate planning in the firm's informational seminars, to church groups, retiree organizations, and civic clubs, he has also hosted "Peace of Mind Estate Planning" since 2014 on WJNT Radio, currently airing Monday mornings.

Mr. Kyle brings to the firm more than twenty-seven years of experience in the areas of conservatorships and special needs planning as well as general estate planning issues, and he was voted "Best Estate Planner" in the 2019 "Best of Jackson" competition sponsored by The Jackson Free Press. Mr. Kyle is very familiar with the challenges facing the elderly and those family members who care for them, having been primarily responsible for the care of his own elderly mother for several years.

In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Kyle is a licensed pilot and aircraft owner with well over 2500 hours of flight time. He has been active with Angel Flight, a charitable organization of pilots who donate their time and aircraft to transport seriously ill patients to distant locations for treatment. He also regularly transports canine passengers on "rescue flights" (click here for video) from animal shelters to foster care and forever homes. Mr. Kyle has also served as pro bono general counsel for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association, an association of colleges and universities involved in aviation education. In addition to his interest in aviation, he is also an avid boater and classic car collector.

Elizabeth L. Wynn

Elizabeth Wynn is a partner with Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC. She has worked exclusively in elder law since the beginning of her legal career. She prides herself on providing her clients with the personalized attention, care, accuracy, and dedication expected of an Elder Law Attorney.

Elizabeth graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2004, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Business Management. She attended Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi, and received a Master of Business Administration degree. Elizabeth received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Mississippi College School of Law. While in law school, she received the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Writing. She is a member of The Mississippi Bar and its Estates and Trusts Section. She practices in Mississippi and Tennessee.

While in law school, she completed an externship with the Federal Public Defender of the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and volunteered at the Mission First Legal Aid Office. She has worked with the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project and has served as a Guardian ad Litem to represent children's best interests in Mississippi. She is also a member of the Lions Club of Madison. Because of her proven commitment to her community and the legal profession, she was chosen among many qualified candidates to serve on the 2016 Mississippi Bar Leadership Forum.

Elizabeth has written numerous articles on estate planning topics, including a monthly column in Mississippi Christian Living. She also frequently presents seminars on estate planning, Nursing Home Medicaid Benefits, and other elder law topics to civic groups, churches, professional organizations, assisted living and nursing home facilities, and the general public.

In 2019, based on her experience in Medicaid planning, she was honored by the Mississippi Business Journal as a "Leader in Finance." Many of her peers recently chose her as one of Mississippi's Top Distinguished Women of 2023.