Estate Planning for Jackson County, Mississippi Property Owners

For most Jackson County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a Jackson County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Chancery Court. The two tools that keep a Jackson County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the Chancery Clerk, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Skipping this planning step means the Chancery Court decides who receives the property: a simple Mississippi probate takes 6+ months and opens with $143 in court filing fees. Mississippi also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Jackson County

A transfer-on-death deed names a beneficiary who receives Jackson County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the Chancery Clerk during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Mississippi transfer-on-death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentMiss. Code Ann. 91-27-1 to 91-27-37Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathMiss. Code Ann. 91-27-1 to 91-27-37Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Jackson County are recorded with the Chancery Clerk, led by Chancery Clerk Josh Eldridge, at 2915 Canty Street, Suite R, Pascagoula, MS 39567. Phone: 228-769-3131. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Documents submitted by mail go to P.O. Box 998, Pascagoula, MS 39568-0998.

The Chancery Clerk charges $25 for the first 5 pages plus $1 for each page beyond 5. A 2-page transfer-on-death deed costs $25 to record in Jackson County. A transfer-on-death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Recording Office Record

Chancery Clerk

Jackson County · Chancery Clerk · Josh Eldridge

Address

2915 Canty Street, Suite RPascagoula, MS 39567Mailing: P.O. Box 998, Pascagoula, MS 39568-0998

Fax

228-769-3397

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Recording fees

Base fee (first 5 pages)$25
Each page beyond 5$1
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

Miss. Code Ann. 25-7-9(1)(b)

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Jackson County

FirmBiloxi, MS

Blackledge Law Firm

Serves 3 counties

Joel L. Blackledge is both a licensed attorney and certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience serving residents in Gulfport, Harrison County, Jackson County, and Hancock County, Mississippi. The firm assists with creating wills or trusts, naming guardians or powers of attorney, and guides clients through probate proceedings.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
250 Beauvoir Rd, Suite 5Biloxi, MS 39531
Free consultation

FirmGulfport, MS

Boyce Holleman & Associates, P.A.

Since 1950 · Serves 3 counties

Gulfport firm serving Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson counties from Boyce Holleman Boulevard since 1950. Wills and estates work covers estate planning documents, probate, and guardianships, alongside the firm's personal injury, family law, and criminal defense practice.

PracticesEstate PlanningGuardianshipProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
1720 23rd AvenueGulfport, MS 39501

FirmBiloxi, MS

Byrd & Wiser, Attorneys at Law

Since 1987 · Serves 3 counties

Biloxi firm on Main Street serving Harrison, Jackson, and Hancock counties since 1987. Handles estate administration and probate, will contests and estate litigation, and guardianships and conservatorships, alongside commercial litigation and real estate. Robert A. Byrd holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate Administration

Office
145 Main Street, Suite ABiloxi, MS 39530
Free consultation

FirmBiloxi, MS

Page, Mannino, Peresich & McDermott, PLLC

Since 1971 · Serves 5 counties

Biloxi firm on Howard Avenue serving Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, Stone, and Pearl River counties since 1971. Guides executors and trustees through probate and trust administration and advises on breach-of-fiduciary-duty exposure and will contests. On the planning side, drafts pour-over wills, special needs and generation-skipping trusts, and business succession plans. Free consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationTax PlanningBusiness Successionand 2 more

Office
759 Howard AvenueBiloxi, MS 39530
Free consultation

FirmGulfport, MS

Patrick Kirby Law

Serves 3 counties

Gulfport boutique practicing exclusively in estate planning, probate, and elder law, serving Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson counties. Handles probate administration, trust and estate disputes, conservatorships, special needs and public benefits planning, and Medicaid fair hearings. Patrick Kirby is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawProbate Administration

Office
1285 Spring Street, Suite BGulfport, MS 39507

FirmOcean Springs, MS

Rushing & Guice, PLLC

Since 1908 · Serves 3 counties

Ocean Springs firm on Government Street serving Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock counties across the Gulf Coast since 1908. Handles probate and estate and trust litigation — including breach of a trustee's fiduciary duty — alongside estate planning and wealth preservation for individuals and families.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationAsset ProtectionProbate Administration

Office
1000 Government Street, Suite EOcean Springs, MS 39564
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