Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC

09/30/2026

As the seasons change, it is a good time to make sure your estate plan is still aligned with your wishes.

Our fall estate plan tune-up checklist:
• Review beneficiary designations on accounts and policies
• Confirm your chosen decision-makers (executor, trustee, powers of attorney)
• Update documents after any major life changes
• Organize and review your asset information
• Check that your healthcare directives are current

A quick review now can help avoid complications later. We encourage you to revisit your plan before year-end to ensure everything is up to date.

09/29/2026

Kyle-Wynn and Associates will present their Legacy Award at the 19th annual
Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show in Ridgeland this weekend. Vote for your favorite car on our page.

The 19th Annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

09/27/2026

This entrant for the Kyle-Wynn & Associates Legacy Award is owned by Jim Roberts of Birmingham AL.

He writes:

This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300D was the seventh Mercedes-Benz I had taken factory delivery for in December of 1975.

I had lived only 50 miles east of the Mercedes-Benz factory in Stuttgart/Sindelfingen for 4 years and had sent six previous Mercedes-Benz cars to the U.S. to resell at a profit in those days.

After completing my residency in periodontics and establishing my practice in 1973 I was able to return to visit friends and colleagues in late 1975.

The 300D is revolutionary 5-cylinder diesel engine was a huge step toward luxury vs the practicality of diesel power: it still gets 30+ MPG vs the 10-12 MPG that luxury cars at that time. Remember the 1973 middle east oil embargo had created a demand for low fuel consumption even in luxury cars.

This one was a “keeper”, so my mother speced it out with the maple yellow over contrasting olive interior. This is popular in Europe but rare in the US.

Note that the dash is real maple wood, which is also rare.

Since I was registering it in Germany and driving it a lot in Europe, they let me specify European lights rather than the ugly U.S. sealed beam with orange turn signals.

I was not able to delete the ugly 5 mph bumpers, but they have saved the car from damage more than once.

When I took factory delivery my high school crush had gotten over a couple of poor choices and went with me. She liked Central Europe so much that she took a position programming for an exclusive cardiovascular clinic in Switzerland thinking I could just move there as well. That was not even feasible in my specialty, but we were able to visit back and forth for several years.

When I got the car back to the U.S. I let my dad have it. He was elated with M-B power and luxury than his preceding 220 diesels had with the same fuel economy. Sadly, after only 4 years he suffered a seizure due to a benign brain tumor and could not drive. He was condemned to riding with my mother in this or their other Mercedes-Benz I had brought back after another trip. When she could no longer drive, I let my sister use it.

She, her husband, and my niece lived in Huntsville where the niece learned to drive in it and drive it quite a bit more than her parents knew.

After her father died they took the 300D with them to Ausin, TX where they continued to enjoy it.

In December of 2023 my nephew called to say they had to put my sister in memory care, so did I want the car back?

Of course, I wanted it back: it was merely on loan!

When I got there, I noted some deferred maintenance which is never good on a Mercedes-Benz, but my sister had followed my admonishment to keep it garaged and keep the maintenance up.

The service records overfilled the 150,000 miles in the service booklet and beyond.

I have only had to “catch up” things like brakes, valve adjustments recently the overhead cam, rockers, and head under the cam cover looked almost as new as they had 50 years ago and 20 years ago.

These engines are known as “the million mile engine” as they typically last that long with only routine service.

My niece and nephew want it back when I’m finished with it, and his sons are in college now.

This 4th generation is not unusual for these cars that were designed to last a lifetime with proper care.

When I presented my mother with the Mercedes-Benz 280SE I had taken factory delivery on in Dec of 1977 and driven for a month behind the iron curtain (Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, East Germany) her response was, “When we met in the late 1930’s we admired Mercedes-Benz, but could not even aspire to one. Now we have two so we will never need another car.” Well, they didn’t, my sister didn’t and I may not either!

09/27/2026

This entrant for the Kyle-Wynn & Associates Legacy Award is a 1968 Austin Healey owned by Jager Smith of Brandon, MS. He writes:

In 1975, I had just gotten home from boarding school, and because I had been out of state, I hadn't been able to get a driver's license. So, I needed a DL and a car. Got the driver's license - next a car. I had fallen for little British car designs, and really wanted a Triumph Spitfire. Spent time at Jackson British Motors looking at their Spitfires (still have the new Spitfire brochure), but my Dad found and bought this green 1968 Austin Healey. It needed a little work to get running, but run it finally did, and I never let it go. I drove the thing everywhere (when it was operating!), and it never stranded me anywhere. But it wouldn't always work, and thank goodness Dad always had a second operable vehicle for me, as apparently, he didn't want to hear any excuses why I didn't get to classes. I became a master of driving with dead batteries (always park on a hill) and banana peel tires, as I didn't seem to have the money for those luxuries. I can't say I treated the Sprite with respect, and by the time I was in college, it had more than a few dents and scrapes.

Later on, I had more spare change, and in 2002, completed a 3-year complete restoration on the Sprite. Everything came off, and everything was carefully painted, powder-coated, POR-15'ed, or replaced. The objective was to go back to stock as best as could be accomplished, with the few changes including leather seat covers, electronic ignition, and an improved cam shaft. Only last year did it get some white wall tires, which I'd never had on it before.

I've taught several people how to drive a stick on it, including my daughter. My grandchildren have always loved a ride in the Awesome Wheelie (not sure which one couldn't pronounce Austin Healey, but the name stuck) - some are now in college. Hard to believe I've been driving this little car for over 50 years. Where did the time go? People have asked me if I would sell it, and my stock response is "come to my funeral; it's not for sale before then!".

09/27/2026

This entrant for the Kyle-Wynn Legacy Award at the Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show is a 1962 Mercedes Benz 190SL owned by Kip Gibert of Waynesville NC.

He writes:

This was my first car. My dad gave it to me in 1972 when the car was 10 years old and on its last leg. He said he would give it to me if I rebuilt the engine which had spun a bearing. I rebuilt the engine and used the car for school and my first job.

I needed reliable transportation for work so when the starter went out in 1980, I bought a new car. I had every intention of replacing the starter and selling the car that next weekend but life intervened. I never quite got around to replacing the starter or selling the car. I stored the car for 25 years, from 1980 until it went underwater in 2005 with Katrina: A baptism or rebirth of sorts.

I figured that if I could not get around to replacing the starter in 25 years, I would probably never get around to restoring the car myself. So, I towed the car to Cherry Classics in Michigan for a full frame off restoration. The restoration took about 5 years. Now I enjoy driving it all over the country with a group of 190SL owners. It has been as far west as Moab Utah, as far north and east as Maine and as far south as Florida. Next year the car is heading to Oregon.

09/27/2026

This entrant for the Kyle-Wynn & Associates Legacy Award at the Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show is a 1998 BMW Z-3 roadster that belongs to Raymond Tope of Meridian, MS. He writes:

My Aunt (Nancy Tope) bought the BMW brand new in 1997 in North Carolina. My Aunt and Uncle maintained it near stock only changing out the radio. In 2022 my Aunt was diagnosed with cancer and fought the good fight but as is usually the case the cancer won. In the fall of 2025, they approached me with the proposal to keep the BMW in the family as they didn't have any children and they were not able to drive the car with her cancer and his advanced years with it being a 5 speed. So in October of 2025 I flew over to North Carolina and picked up the car and brought home to Mississippi. I had a personalized license plate made to honor my Aunt. Sadly she passed away in December of 2025, but she did get to see her car win second place in the 2025 Euro Fest.

09/27/2026

Kyle-Wynn & Associates is the sponsor of the Legacy Award at the 19th annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show on October 3. The applicants that qualified for consideration for the award are shared on our page, and 👍🏻 and ❤️‍🔥 reactions on each will be one of the factors the judges will take into account in choosing the winner. Please read the stories and take a look at the photos and vote for your choice.

09/24/2026

Preparing for an estate planning meeting does not have to be overwhelming. A little organization ahead of time can make your consultation far more productive.

Here are a few key items to gather before you meet with our team:

• Current documents – existing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or healthcare directives
• List of assets – real estate, bank accounts, investments, business interests, and personal property
• Beneficiary information – who you want to receive your assets and any current designations
• Trusted decision-makers – individuals you would choose to act on your behalf if needed
• Questions or goals – what matters most to you and what you want your plan to accomplish

Bringing this information helps us provide clear, tailored guidance from the start.

If you are thinking about updating or creating an estate plan, we invite you to come prepared and make the most of your consultation with Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC.

What questions do you have about getting started?

09/15/2026

For many families, a vacation home or timeshare is connected to family traditions, special memories, and time spent together over the years. Without a clear estate planning strategy in place, a vacation property can sometimes create confusion, unexpected expenses, or disagreements among family members down the road.

If you own a second home or timeshare, there are a few important estate planning considerations worth thinking through. Swipe to learn more.

If you have questions about structuring a plan for your vacation property or would like to review your current estate plan, feel free to reach out. We would be happy to discuss your options.

09/13/2026

As we celebrate National Grandparents Day, we are reminded of the lasting impact grandparents have through their love, guidance, and support. Their influence helps create a strong foundation for future generations.

One of the most meaningful parts of our work is helping families put plans in place to protect the people who matter most and provide lasting peace of mind.

Today is a wonderful reminder to cherish the people who helped shape your story and to consider the legacy you hope to leave behind. If you have questions about protecting your family’s future, contact us today.