McComb practice of Thomas W. Brock, admitted in 1980, serving Pike County and clients across Mississippi. Advises executors and administrators from appointment and bond through paying creditors and distributing property, and represents them in beneficiary disputes. Drafts wills, living trusts, and directives, and handles guardianships and conservatorships.
Probate in Lee County
Probate Court Record
Lee County Chancery Court
Lee County · Chancery Court District 1
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
200 West Jefferson Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
Website
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Attorney of record required
How to file probate in Lee County →
Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
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Forms for Planning and Settling an Estate in Mississippi
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Last Will and Testament
In Mississippi, a will is signed before 2Miss. Code Ann. § 91-5-1Verified Oct 19, 2026View source witnesses, and a self-proving affidavit signed with it lets the court admit it without witness testimonyMiss. Code Ann. § 91-5-1Verified Oct 19, 2026View source.
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In Mississippi, a pour-over will is signed before 2Miss. Code Ann. § 91-5-1Verified Oct 19, 2026View source witnesses and moves anything left outside the trust into it through probate.
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How Much Are Estate & Inheritance Taxes?
Mississippi levies no estate or inheritance taxMiss. Code Ann. § 27-9-5Verified Sep 15, 2026View source; only the federal estate tax applies above $15,000,00026 USC 2001(c), 2010; P.L. 119-21 §70106Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.
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What Taxes Apply to My Inheritance?
Mississippi imposes no inheritance or estate taxMiss. Code Ann. § 27-9-5Verified Sep 15, 2026View source; probate assets arrive when the estate closes, 6 months to 12 months for a simple estate.
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How Does Step-Up in Basis Work?
Inherited assets in Mississippi take a basis reset to fair market value on the date of death26 USC § 1014Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, and the gain on a later sale faces ordinary income tax at the state's regular ratesMiss. Code Ann. § 27-7-5 (rates, as amended by HB 531, 2022)Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.
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When Do I Have to Withdraw an Inherited IRA?
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What Does Estate Planning Actually Cost?
An attorney-prepared revocable trust in Mississippi runs $3,680Estimate: 10 hours at $368, Clio's Mississippi Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $5,520Estimate: 15 hours at $368, Clio's Mississippi Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source and a simple will $849Estimate: 3 hours at $283, Clio's Mississippi Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $1,698Estimate: 6 hours at $283, Clio's Mississippi Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source, against $0 to $549 up front plus a subscription with an online service.
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