Ocean Springs firm serving Biloxi, Ocean Springs and the Gulf Coast since 1908. Represents executors and beneficiaries in estate administration and probate, handles will contests and breach-of-trustee-duty claims, and advises on trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships. Planning work covers wills, special needs trusts, business succession and asset protection.
Probate in Harrison County
Probate Court Record
Harrison County Chancery Court
Harrison County · Chancery Court District 8
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
Website
Files probate
Chancery Court Clerks, First Judicial District
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Attorney of record required
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Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
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Trust Litigation Firms Serving Harrison County
Ridgeland firm serving estate clients throughout Mississippi since 1991. Works with executors and administrators from the application for appointment through accountings, estate tax returns and distribution, handles trust administration and heirship, and litigates will contests and fiduciary-duty cases. Named a Best Law Firm in Mississippi for Trusts & Estates by U.S. News & World Report.
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How Do I Settle a Trust?
Settling a trust in Mississippi happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's Uniform Trust CodeMiss. Code Ann. § 91-8-101 et seq.Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 60 daysMiss. Code §§ 91-8-813, 91-8-1005Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.
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What's Fair Trustee Compensation?
In Mississippi, trustee compensation follows "reasonable compensation" (UTC § 708 or equivalent)Miss. Code Ann. § 91-8-708Verified Sep 18, 2026View source unless the trust instrument sets a different amount.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Mississippi: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 90 daysMiss. Code §§ 91-7-93, 91-7-95, 91-7-109Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 3 monthsMiss. Code §§ 91-7-145, 91-7-149, 91-7-151, 91-7-165, 91-7-261Verified Oct 18, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 6 months to 12 months.
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