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Stone County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

3

Fee Rows Captured

Yes

E-Filing Available

3 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) is the statewide case-management system; all chancery courts came online by June 2023. The public searches cases through Public Access to Mississippi Electronic Courts (PAMEC). Basic case header information is available, but viewing filed documents requires a registered PAMEC account (a $10 annual registration fee and $0.20 per page). Coverage and document availability vary by court; confirm case details with the local Chancery Clerk.

Open case search

Chancery Court Website

Go straight to the Chancery Court website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Formal Administration$135
Summary Administration$135
Muniment Of Title$135

Filing Options

in person
e file

E-filing portal: https://courts.ms.gov/mec/GeneralInformation.php

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period3 months

Chancery Court Information

Stone County Chancery Court

Stone County Chancery Clerk, 323 East Cavers Avenue, P.O. Drawer 7, Wiggins, MS 39577

Phone: (601) 928-5266

Chancery Court Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Stone County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Stone County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and Chancery Court website to verify anything missing.

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.