Estate Planning & Probate in Newton County, Mississippi
There are two reasons people look up Newton County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Newton 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 Newton County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Newton County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Newton County→The Probate Process in Newton 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 Newton County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 92 W Broad St., Decatur.
Full Newton Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Newton County
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneys
How to file probate in Newton County→Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Chancery Clerk
Newton County
Address
92 W Broad St.Decatur, MS 39327Mailing: P.O. Box 68, Decatur, MS 39327
Phone
Fax
601-635-3479
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 Newton County is located in Decatur, Mississippi. Full address, phone, hours, and e-filing details are listed on this page.
E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton County probate docket. Create a revocable trust online to avoid putting your family through this process later.
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