Mississippi allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Lawrence County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Mississippi are based on reasonable compensation, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Lawrence County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Chancery Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
FirmBrookhaven, MS
Since 1990 · Serves 4 counties
Brookhaven practice serving Lincoln, Lawrence, Pike, and Copiah counties in southwest Mississippi since 1990. Builds revocable living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, and handles Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and life care planning for families facing long-term care. John Burns is a Certified Elder Law Attorney and an Accredited Estate Planner.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawTax Planningand 2 more
- Office
- 109 W. Cherokee StreetBrookhaven, MS 39601
FirmVicksburg, MS
Since 1878 · Serves the whole state
Vicksburg firm serving Warren County and clients across Mississippi, successor to a partnership formed in 1878. Guides executors through probating a will and settling the estate, and represents estates and executors in will challenges and claims of mismanaged estate assets. Also drafts wills, codicils, and advance directives.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationWills Trusts
- Office
- BancorpSouth Bank Building, 820 South Street, Suite 501Vicksburg, MS 39181
Solo PracticeMcComb, MS
Serves the whole state
McComb practice of Thomas W. Brock, admitted in 1980, serving Pike County and clients across Mississippi. Advises executors and administrators from appointment and bond through paying creditors and distributing property, and represents them in beneficiary disputes. Drafts wills, living trusts, and directives, and handles guardianships and conservatorships.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationTax Planningand 3 more
- Office
- 200 Main StreetMcComb, MS 39648
Solo PracticeTupelo, MS
Serves the whole state
Tupelo practice of attorney Kerry M. Bryson, handling estate planning and probate for Lee County clients and across Mississippi, including out-of-state heirs. Checks the courthouse for liens on real property to value the estate and reviews probate alternatives, and drafts wills, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives. Can provide video recordings of a will signing.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTax PlanningWills Trusts
- Office
- 125 Robins StreetTupelo, MS 38804
FirmCleveland, MS
Serves the whole state
The oldest law firm in Cleveland, tracing its beginnings to 1952, serving Bolivar County and clients across the Delta and North Mississippi. Handles estate planning and administration and probate, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. Listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, one of four Cleveland firms to hold that distinction.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
- Office
- 109 S. Sharpe AvenueCleveland, MS 38732
FirmOxford, MS
Serves the whole state
Oxford firm on Office Park Drive in Lafayette County, representing individuals and businesses throughout Mississippi; senior partner Ray Garrett opened his Oxford practice after graduating from law school in 1995. Handles the probate of estates and drafts wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. Family law, criminal defense and personal injury make up most of the practice.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateWills Trusts
- Office
- 1205 Office Park Drive, Suite BOxford, MS 38655
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