Mississippi probate guide
Probate process in Mississippi
Mississippi probate is handled by the Chancery Court of the county of domicile. The standard filing fee runs $140-$200 across counties. A small-estate affidavit is available for estates of $75,000 or less in personal property (excluding homestead) after a 30-day wait. Muniment of title can transfer real property when there is a will and no debts. Mississippi does NOT have a real-property TOD deed statute.
Mississippi probate at a glance
- Court
- Chancery Court
- Typical timeline
- 26–52 weeks
- Filing fee
- $140–$200
- Small-estate threshold
- $75,000
- TOD deed allowed?
- No
- Bond required by default?
- Yes (unless waived)
- Statute
- Miss. Code Ann. §§ 91-7-1 et seq.
Source: courts.ms.gov. Fees and thresholds change — verify with your county court before filing.
How Mississippi probate works, step by step
- 1File petition for probate or letters of administration in Chancery Court
- 2Chancellor admits will and appoints executor or administrator
- 3Publish notice to creditors; 90-day claim period runs
- 4File inventory and pay debts and taxes
- 5File final accounting and decree of distribution
Probate by county in Mississippi
Filing fees, court contacts, and process detail for 1 Mississippi county:
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This page is informational and is not legal advice. Probate procedure varies by county and changes over time. Consult a licensed Mississippi probate attorney for advice specific to your situation.