Estate Planning & Probate in Lee County, Mississippi
Most Lee County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Start with your situation below; both paths use Lee 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 Lee County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Lee County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Lee County→The Probate Process in Lee 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 Lee County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 300 W Main St, Tupelo.
Full Lee Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Lee County
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Chancery Clerk
Lee County · Chancery Clerk · Bill Benson
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Phone
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$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
Local Procedures at the Chancery Court
Documents submitted for recording must include notarized signatures, a legal description with indexing instructions, and contact information for all parties. Recorded land records are searchable at CRMSPublic.com. Deed filing: $26; additional $1/page if deed exceeds 5 pages; 3-inch top margin required or $10 additional fee. Public copies $0.25/page; staff-prepared $0.50/page; $1.00 certification fee. Payment: cash, check, money order, or credit/debit (2.9% card fee).
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