Meridian firm on 23rd Avenue serving Lauderdale County and east central Mississippi; it calls itself the oldest continuously operated firm in the area, established in 1956. Handles probate administration and probate litigation, including contested wills and trusts, and prepares wills, trusts for minor children, powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives.
Meridian is in Lauderdale County.
Probate in Lauderdale County
Probate Court Record
Lauderdale County Chancery Court
Lauderdale County · Chancery Court District 12
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
2600 Courthouse Boulevard, Meridian, MS 39301
Website
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Attorney of record required
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Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
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