Mississippi Probate Requirements
Mississippi probate requirements: small estate threshold $50,000, creditor notice 90 days from publication, Chancery Court. Updated guidance for executors.
Key probate facts for Mississippi
| Small estate threshold | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Will filing deadline | 30 days after death |
| Probate petition deadline | No specific deadline |
| Creditor notice period | 90 days from publication |
| Inventory deadline | 90 days after appointment |
| Executor residency | Non-residents must appoint resident agent |
| Bond required | Yes, unless waived |
| Executor compensation | 7% on first $1,000, 3.5% on amounts over |
| Estate / inheritance tax | No |
| Community property | No |
| Homestead protection | Up to $75,000 |
| Vehicle transfer | Affidavit for estates under $50,000 |
| Probate court | Chancery Court |
Sources
- Mississippi Judiciary — Chancery Courts
- Mississippi Code Title 91 (Trusts and Estates)
- IRS — Estate & Gift Tax
- Social Security Administration — Survivors Benefits
- USA.gov — What to Do After Someone Dies
- American Bar Association — Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
This summary is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Probate procedures change; verify with the Chancery Court or a licensed Mississippi attorney.