Estate Planning & Probate in Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Jackson County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Jackson County→The Probate Process in Jackson 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 Jackson County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 2915 Canty Street, Suite R, Pascagoula.
Full Jackson Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Jackson County
Address
2915 Canty Street, Suite RPascagoula, MS 39567
Phone
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneys
How to file probate in Jackson County→Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Chancery Clerk
Jackson County
Address
2915 Canty Street, Suite RPascagoula, MS 39567Mailing: P.O. Box 998, Pascagoula, MS 39568-0998
Phone
Fax
228-769-3397
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
E-recording
Not available
$25 base recording fee; $1 per additional page; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt.
Full recording details →Verified June 3, 2026 · Source
Frequently Asked Questions
The Chancery Court for Jackson County is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Full address, phone, hours, and e-filing details are listed on this page.
E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in Jackson County, but families handling probate without an attorney are exempt. Self-represented filers can submit paper documents at the Chancery Court in person or by mail.
No. Mississippi allows estates under $75,000 to use a Small Estate Affidavit and skip formal probate. The waiting period is 30 days after death. Use the Mississippi probate decision tool to see if the estate qualifies.
When there is no will, Mississippi's intestate succession rules decide who inherits. Spouses, children, and parents are prioritized in that order. The Jackson County probate court applies the state rules without variation. See who inherits in Mississippi for the exact order.
A revocable living trust is the cleanest way for most families to skip probate entirely. Assets titled to the trust pass to beneficiaries without court involvement, filing fees, or the Jackson County probate docket. Create a revocable trust online to avoid putting your family through this process later.
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