Estate Planning & Probate in Stone County, Mississippi
Stone 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 Stone County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Stone County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Stone County→The Probate Process in Stone 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 Stone County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 323 East Cavers Avenue, Wiggins.
Full Stone Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Stone County
Address
323 East Cavers AvenueWiggins, MS 39577
Phone
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneys
How to file probate in Stone County→Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Chancery Clerk
Stone County
Address
323 East Cavers AvenueWiggins, MS 39577Mailing: PO Drawer 7, Wiggins, MS 39577
Phone
Fax
601-928-6464
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 Stone County is located in Wiggins, Mississippi. Full address, phone, hours, and e-filing details are listed on this page.
E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in Stone 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 Stone 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 Stone County probate docket. Create a revocable trust online to avoid putting your family through this process later.
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