Estate Planning & Probate in Marshall County, Mississippi
Marshall County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Chancery Court 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 Marshall County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Marshall County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Marshall County→The Probate Process in Marshall 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 Marshall County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 128 East Van Dorn Ave, Holly Springs.
Full Marshall Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Marshall County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Chancery Clerk
Marshall County · Chancery Clerk · Nicole M. Phelps
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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
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