Estate Planning & Probate in DeSoto County, Mississippi
DeSoto County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use DeSoto County's actual court and recording details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Chancery Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in DeSoto County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a DeSoto County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in DeSoto County→The Probate Process in DeSoto County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In DeSoto County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 2535 Highway 51 S, Hernando.
Full DeSoto Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
DeSoto County
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Chancery Clerk
DeSoto County · Chancery Court Clerk · Misty Heffner
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Phone
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E-recording
$25 for the first 5 pages plus $1 for each page beyond 5; a 2-page TOD deed records for $25; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified September 7, 2026 · Source
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