Jackson firm on North Congress Street representing executors through probate, from opening the estate through claims, estate tax returns and closing, plus heirship determinations, ancillary probate, trust administration and litigation over executor and trustee breaches and will contests. Senior partner Glover "Russ" Russell Jr. is a certified public accountant with a master of laws in taxation.
Jackson is in Hinds County.
Probate in Hinds County
Probate Court Record
Hinds County Chancery Court
Hinds County · Chancery Court District 5
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
316 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Website
Files probate
Court Department
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Attorney of record required
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Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
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