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Mississippi follows the "reasonable compensation" standard for trusteesMiss. Code Ann. § 91-8-708Verified Jun 11, 2026. Courts decide what's reasonable on a case-by-case basis, looking at trust size, complexity, and the trustee's actual work. Family-member trustees often waive the fee entirely. Professional trustees (banks, trust companies, attorneys) typically charge between 0.5% and 1.5% of trust assets per year, with corporate fiduciaries usually applying minimum annual fees. The Mississippi trustee compensation calculator breaks it down by trust situation.
Trust administration in Mississippi is typically faster than probate because trusts don't require court supervision. The main floor is the creditor claim period — 3 months in Mississippi — during which the trustee can't safely make final distributions. Simple trusts often wrap up in 6-9 months; trusts that hold business interests, real property in multiple states, or that need to file estate tax returns can take longer. See the Mississippi trustee checklist for the full process.
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
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
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
Meridian firm with origins in a Lauderdale County practice formed in 1946 and the predecessor firm Bourdeaux & Jones (1956). Trusts and estates is a listed practice area alongside real estate, healthcare, family law, civil litigation, and government and insurance defense.
Location
505 Constitution AvenueMeridian, MS 39301
Phone
(601) 693-2393
Established
1956
Service Area
6 counties
Multi-office Mississippi law firm tracing its origins to 1946; the Oxford office opened in 1995 and serves clients across north Mississippi. Wills and estate planning practice covers will drafting, estate administration, healthcare directives, powers of attorney, charitable giving, and will contests, alongside the firm's broader civil litigation work.
Location
265 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite ROxford, MS 38655
Phone
(662) 232-8979
Established
1946
Service Area
9 counties
Specializes in business, tax, ERISA, and estate matters. Provides probate, estate and trust administration, estate litigation, and tax planning legal services to families in the Jackson metro area. Founded by Glover "Russ" Russell Jr., who holds an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU.
Location
120 N. Congress Street, Suite 600Jackson, MS 39201
Phone
(601) 709-7000
Established
2003
Service Area
3 counties
Highly credentialed estate and elder care law practice serving Southern Mississippi since 1990. Provides comprehensive estate planning including revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, life insurance trusts, family limited partnerships, LLCs, charitable trusts, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and life care planning. John Burns holds an LL.M. in Tax, is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS), and Accredited Estate Planner (AEP).
Location
109 W. Cherokee StreetBrookhaven, MS 39601
Phone
(601) 748-8888
Established
1990
Service Area
4 counties
A cornerstone of the Greenville community for more than 100 years, founded in 1919. Provides comprehensive legal representation including estate planning, probate administration, and trust management. Multiple attorneys hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell. Firm attorneys have held leadership positions in the Mississippi Bar.
Location
504 Central StreetGreenville, MS 38701
Phone
(662) 378-2121
Established
1919
Service Area
2 counties
One of Mississippi's largest law firms, founded in 1904. Comprehensive estate planning practice covering wills, testamentary trusts, inter vivos trusts (life insurance trusts, special needs trusts, generation-skipping trusts), family limited partnerships, LLCs, charitable foundations, durable powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, guardianships, Medicaid planning, and estate tax returns. Over 25 attorneys licensed in MS, TN, AL, and AR.
Location
215 North 5th StreetColumbus, MS 39701
Phone
(662) 328-2316
Established
1904
Service Area
Statewide
Patrick Kirby is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, widely recognized and respected throughout Mississippi in estate planning and elder law. The firm provides expert guidance and personalized solutions for individuals, families, and business owners navigating the complexities of wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration.
Location
1285 Spring Street, Suite BGulfport, MS 39507
Phone
(228) 467-2332
Service Area
3 counties