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Mississippi Probate and Estate Forms

Mississippi does NOT have a statewide mandatory probate form set analogous to Virginia's numbered CC-series or California's mandatory DE-series. Probate is heard in Chancery Court and filed with the Chancery Clerk of the county where the decedent was domiciled. Each county's Chancery Clerk uses locally prepared forms or accepts attorney-drafted petitions and orders. The Mississippi Judiciary and the Mississippi Legislature publish the controlling statutes but not a single central downloadable form library for estate matters. Use the form finder with county filing-office instructions, source links, and supporting records before you file.

Form requirements and local filing checklists vary by county. Contact the Chancery Clerk in the county of the decedent's domicile for the specific forms, filing fees, and local procedures before preparing any documents.

Mississippi Probate Forms by Situation

Start with the Mississippi Judiciary website (courts.ms.gov) and the Chancery Clerk for the county where the decedent resided. Many clerks publish local form packets or checklists on their county websites. The controlling statutes are in Miss. Code Title 91, Chapter 7.

Find Forms By Your Situation

Official Resources

Start with the Mississippi Judiciary website (courts.ms.gov) and the Chancery Clerk for the county where the decedent resided. Many clerks publish local form packets or checklists on their county websites. The controlling statutes are in Miss. Code Title 91, Chapter 7.

State of Mississippi Judiciary

Official Mississippi courts portal; links to chancery court districts and contact information for each chancery clerk.

Mississippi Legislature — Mississippi Code Title 91, Chapter 7

Statutes governing executors, administrators, inventory, notice to creditors, claims, compensation, and final settlement.

Chancery Clerk directory (Mississippi Judiciary)

County-level contact resource; use to find the Chancery Clerk and filing fee schedule for the correct county.

Important Notes

  • -Mississippi has NO statewide mandatory probate form series. Each county's Chancery Clerk handles estate filings locally, and form formats vary by county.
  • -The Chancery Clerk is the filing office for all estate matters — not a separate probate court and not a register of deeds. The same office handles the estate file and the county land records.
  • -Mississippi does NOT impose a state probate tax. Estate costs are the Chancery Clerk's per-county filing fee (built on the statewide base under Miss. Code § 25-7-9), plus recording fees and publication costs.
  • -Small estate affidavit threshold is $75,000 (effective July 1, 2020 under S.B. 2850). The prior $50,000 figure is outdated. Waiting period is 30 days (not 60).
  • -Do not distribute estate assets before the 90-day creditor claim window (from first publication of notice to creditors) has run and valid registered claims have been paid.
  • -Contact the Chancery Clerk for the correct county before filing to confirm local forms, fees, appointments, and any local custom requirements.

Sources: Mississippi Code Title 91, Chapter 7 (Executors and Administrators) | Miss. Code § 91-7-93 (Inventory)

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How to Use Mississippi Probate Forms

Mississippi does NOT have a statewide mandatory probate form set analogous to Virginia's numbered CC-series or California's mandatory DE-series. Probate is heard in Chancery Court and filed with the Chancery Clerk of the county where the decedent was domiciled. Each county's Chancery Clerk uses locally prepared forms or accepts attorney-drafted petitions and orders. The Mississippi Judiciary and the Mississippi Legislature publish the controlling statutes but not a single central downloadable form library for estate matters.

Form requirements and local filing checklists vary by county. Contact the Chancery Clerk in the county of the decedent's domicile for the specific forms, filing fees, and local procedures before preparing any documents.

The form finder groups records such as Probate and Qualification, Inventory and Accounts, Notice to Creditors, Mississippi Small Estate Affidavit so you can start with the likely procedure rather than one isolated form number.

Use source links such as State of Mississippi Judiciary, Mississippi Legislature — Mississippi Code Title 91, Chapter 7, Chancery Clerk directory (Mississippi Judiciary) as starting points, then confirm the county Chancery Court or local filing-office instructions before filing.

Choose the filing path

Common filing paths in this data include Probate and qualification, then inventory and accounts, Small estate affidavit, Muniment of title (for devised land with no estate debts) or full administration where needed. Match the estate facts to the correct path before preparing forms.

Verify the county packet

Check the county Chancery Court or local filing-office instructions for coversheets, copy rules, appointments, fees, and filing methods.

Pull supporting records first

Collect the original will if one exists, certified death certificates, asset values, deed or title records, heir and beneficiary details, and creditor information before filling out the packet.

Source note 1

Mississippi has NO statewide mandatory probate form series. Each county's Chancery Clerk handles estate filings locally, and form formats vary by county.

Source note 2

The Chancery Clerk is the filing office for all estate matters — not a separate probate court and not a register of deeds. The same office handles the estate file and the county land records.

Source note 3

Mississippi does NOT impose a state probate tax. Estate costs are the Chancery Clerk's per-county filing fee (built on the statewide base under Miss. Code § 25-7-9), plus recording fees and publication costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get Mississippi probate forms?
Start with State of Mississippi Judiciary, Mississippi Legislature — Mississippi Code Title 91, Chapter 7, Chancery Clerk directory (Mississippi Judiciary). Then verify local county instructions before you file, because packet rules, copy requirements, fees, and filing methods can vary.
How do I know which Mississippi probate form I need?
Start with the filing path, not the form number. The right packet depends on will status, asset type and value, creditor issues, heirs or beneficiaries, and whether a simplified procedure fits.
Can I file Mississippi probate forms without an attorney?
Some paths may allow self-filing, but the answer still depends on the estate, the county office, disputes, real estate, creditors, and tax facts. Verify the county rules and get legal help when rights or strategy are unclear.
What should I gather before filling out Mississippi probate forms?
Gather the original will if one exists, certified death certificates, asset and debt lists, deed or title records, beneficiary records, and names and addresses for heirs or beneficiaries.

Mississippi Source Notes

Mississippi Code Title 91, Chapter 7 (Executors and Administrators) - Mississippi Code Title 91, Chapter 7 (Executors and Administrators). Accessed 2026-06-14.
Miss. Code § 91-7-93 (Inventory, 90-day deadline) - Miss. Code § 91-7-93 (Inventory, 90-day deadline). Accessed 2026-06-14.
Miss. Code § 91-7-145 (Notice to creditors; published and mailed; 90-day claim window) - Miss. Code § 91-7-145 (Notice to creditors; published and mailed; 90-day claim window). Accessed 2026-06-14.
Miss. Code § 91-7-291 (Final accounts) - Miss. Code § 91-7-291 (Final accounts). Accessed 2026-06-14.
Miss. Code § 91-7-322 (Small estate affidavit; $75,000; 30 days) - Miss. Code § 91-7-322 (Small estate affidavit; $75,000; 30 days). Accessed 2026-06-14.
Miss. Code § 91-5-35 (Muniment of title) - Miss. Code § 91-5-35 (Muniment of title). Accessed 2026-06-14.
Miss. Code § 25-7-9 (Chancery clerk fees) - Miss. Code § 25-7-9 (Chancery clerk fees). Accessed 2026-06-14.
State of Mississippi Judiciary - State of Mississippi Judiciary. Accessed 2026-06-14.
Mississippi Legislature (official code lookup) - Mississippi Legislature (official code lookup). Accessed 2026-06-14.

Information current as of June 14, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Mississippi can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.

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