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Probate in Mississippi typically costs 2%–4% of the estate value in attorney feesMiss. Code § 91-7-281 (attorney fees allowable; reasonable); see also § 91-7-299Verified May 31, 2026, plus court filing fees, executor compensation, publication costs, and any required surety bond. Attorney fees in Mississippi are negotiated, so the actual cost depends on the firm and complexity. Total all-in costs typically run 3-8% of estate value. The Mississippi probate calculator gives a detailed estimate based on estate value.
Mississippi runs supervised probate as the default, meaning the court is involved at every step of the process — hearings for executor appointment, asset inventories, accounting reports, and final distributions. That procedural overhead is what drives both the cost and the timeline of Mississippi probate. It's also why living trusts are popular here: they bypass the court entirely.
Estate planning attorneys in Mississippi average $283 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025 for wills and estates work. Flat-fee packages run roughly $849–$1,698 for a simple individual will and $3,680–$5,520 for a basic revocable trust. Online and DIY services cost $30–$300 for the same documents — see the will cost calculator for a side-by-side comparison.
Mississippi allows estates under $75,000 to use a simplified Small Estate Affidavit procedure, which is a form rather than a court case and typically doesn't require an attorney. For larger estates, formal probate is involved enough that retaining counsel is usually practical — the procedural work is what they're there for. Use the Mississippi probate calculator to estimate the costs.
In Mississippi, the situations where retaining counsel is typically worth the cost are: blended families with children from prior relationships; ownership of a business, rental property, or significant investment assets; special-needs dependents who need a special-needs trust to preserve benefits; substantial property held in multiple states. If none of these describe your situation, the simpler online and DIY tools are often enough.
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One of the oldest law firms in Mississippi, with roots dating to 1878. Provides probate, wills, trusts and estates, probate disputes, real estate and business transactions, and employment law services. Robert R. Bailess holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The firm has over 140 years of combined legal experience.
Location
BancorpSouth Bank Building, 820 South Street, Suite 501Vicksburg, MS 39181
Phone
(601) 636-8451
Established
1878
Service Area
3 counties
Established Gulf Coast firm providing wills and estates services, personal injury, family law (adoptions, guardianships), and criminal defense. Multiple attorneys hold advanced degrees including an LL.M. from New York University. Firm has served the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1950.
Location
1720 23rd AvenueGulfport, MS 39501
Phone
(228) 863-3142
Established
1950
Service Area
3 counties
Brandon W. Frazier provides estate planning services including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration. Also handles real estate closings, title work, title insurance, and business formation. Focuses on Pike County and Southwest Mississippi with over 20 years of experience.
Location
346 Scott DriveMcComb, MS 39648
Phone
(601) 684-1125
Service Area
3 counties
Provides estate planning services including wills, probate and estate administration, living trusts, advance healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and guardianship planning. Serves Pike County and surrounding Southwest Mississippi communities.
Location
200 Main StreetMcComb, MS 39648
Phone
(601) 533-9344
Service Area
4 counties
General practice law firm in Greenwood serving the Mississippi Delta region. Practice areas include probate, real estate, civil litigation, and personal injury. Holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Location
103 Fulton StreetGreenwood, MS 38930
Phone
(662) 453-7373
Service Area
5 counties
Over the past 25 years, Barnes, Bailey, Janoush & Dick has crafted thousands of tailored estate plans in Mississippi. The firm develops successful tax planning techniques using wills, trusts, valuation reduction methods, and business succession plans that have resulted in millions of dollars of tax savings. Services include family limited partnerships, self-cancelling installment notes, and captive insurance companies for asset protection.
Location
5 River Bend Place, Suite AFlowood, MS 39232
Phone
(601) 981-6336
Established
1996
Service Area
4 counties
Joel L. Blackledge is both a licensed attorney and certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience serving residents in Gulfport, Harrison County, Jackson County, and Hancock County, Mississippi. The firm assists with creating wills or trusts, naming guardians or powers of attorney, and guides clients through probate proceedings.
Location
250 Beauvoir Rd, Suite 5Biloxi, MS 39531
Phone
(228) 678-8365
Service Area
3 counties
Serves Corinth, Iuka, Walnut, Booneville, and surrounding northeast Mississippi communities with estate and trust planning, will drafting, and probate services. April Bostick Braddock is a former educator and prosecuting attorney who also serves as Youth Court Judge for Alcorn County.
Location
515 E Waldron StreetCorinth, MS 38834
Phone
(662) 505-5000
Service Area
4 counties
A general practice law firm in Tupelo handling estate planning, probate, family law, criminal defense, bankruptcy, workers compensation, and personal injury. Offers free consultations and emphasizes a customized approach with positive results.
Location
125 Robins StreetTupelo, MS 38804
Phone
(662) 205-0008
Established
2013
Service Area
1 county
Established Gulf Coast law firm handling estate planning and administration, estate litigation, commercial litigation, and real estate matters. Robert A. Byrd holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and U.S. News Best Law Firms.
Location
145 Main Street, Suite ABiloxi, MS 39530
Phone
(228) 432-8123
Established
1987
Service Area
3 counties