BILOXI ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY

Your Legal Compass Through Life's Transitions.

Trusted guidance for estate planning, wills, trusts, conservatorships and related legal matters - so you can focus on what matters most.

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Guidance for Life's Important Decisions

Coastwide Law helps individuals and families navigate estate planning, wills, trusts and conservatorships with clear guidance and personal attention.

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Estate Planning

Prepare for the future and protect what matters most.

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Wills & Trusts

Create a plan that reflects your wishes.

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Conservatorship

Legal solutions for individuals who may need assistance managing their affairs.

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About Kathy

Guiding You Through Life’s Storms - Turning Crisis into Opportunity.

Kathy Brown van Zutphen is an experienced attorney who understands the many roles and responsibilities her clients juggle every day. She partners with individuals and families to navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and straightforward legal guidance - turning crises into opportunities and helping clients plan ahead to prevent future storms.

Licensed in Alabama (1997), Mississippi (1999), and Louisiana (2008), Kathy brings more than two decades of diverse legal experience in family law, probate, estates, and elder law, as well as corporate and civil litigation. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Alabama and Cumberland School of Law, she combines professional skill with real-life experience as a business owner, parent, caregiver, and community leader.

Accessible, practical, and client-focused, Kathy is committed to helping you chart the best course forward—whatever stage of life you’re facing.

Client Testimonials

"I highly recommend Kathy and her team! She helped me settle a complicated estate issue in a timely and professional manner. There were always clear communications, and updates when necessary. This sort of thing can be daunting for someone like me who has no experience in these matters... but I always felt comfortable asking them questions."

Vicki L. Miller

FROM THE BLOG

Practical insights for real life - estate planning, family, and what matters most.

Why Title Insurance is an important key to protect your new home

For most middle-class Americans, their home is their largest investment. It is certainly worth protecting. In today’s world, we are seeing more fraud than ever. People are becoming very creative and we have some situations where the person listing a real property for sale may not even own the property. People have discovered a vacant house or vacant land, researched the deed, and fraudulently produced documents claiming that they own the real estate in their name to lis

About 100 Successful Women to Know

Many talented, accomplished women on the Mississippi Gulf Coast don’t seek recognition for themselves, but Gulf Coast Woman magazine ensures they shine brightly with the "100 Successful Women to Know" campaign. This annual initiative celebrates influential and impactful South Mississippi female leaders, who represent areas ranging from nonprofits and the arts to corporate and entrepreneurship. View Magazine: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/897029111/34

Frankly, my dear... don't wait until it is too late!

We all lose our glasses or keys on occasion. That is the sign of a busy life. What you should watch for, however, are the signs that may indicate the early stages of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. If you detect such signs, do not panic, but rather consult your medical doctor and then start a discussion with your lawyer right away to formulate an estate plan. An estate plan encompasses not only how to handle your assets after you pass away, but also important decisions