Estate Planning for Yazoo County, Mississippi Property Owners

For most Yazoo County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a Yazoo County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Chancery Court. The two tools that keep a Yazoo County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the Chancery Clerk, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Yazoo County property passes through the Chancery Court — even simple Mississippi probates run 6+ months and start with $143 in filing fees. Mississippi also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Yazoo County

A transfer-on-death deed names a beneficiary who receives Yazoo County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the Chancery Clerk during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Mississippi transfer-on-death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentMiss. Code Ann. 91-27-1 to 91-27-37Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathMiss. Code Ann. 91-27-1 to 91-27-37Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Yazoo County are recorded with the Chancery Clerk, led by Chancery Clerk April Adams-Jones, at 211 E. Broadway St., Yazoo City, MS 39194. Phone: 662-746-2661. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Documents submitted by mail go to P.O. Box 68, Yazoo City, MS 39194.

The Chancery Clerk charges $25 for the first 5 pages plus $1 for each page beyond 5. Recording a 2-page transfer-on-death deed in Yazoo County comes to $25. A transfer-on-death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Recording Office Record

Chancery Clerk

Yazoo County · Chancery Clerk · April Adams-Jones

Address

211 E. Broadway St.Yazoo City, MS 39194Mailing: P.O. Box 68, Yazoo City, MS 39194

Fax

662-746-3893

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Recording fees

Base fee (first 5 pages)$25
Each page beyond 5$1
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

Miss. Code Ann. 25-7-9(1)(b)

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Yazoo County

FirmRidgeland, MS

Hancock Law Firm, PLLC

Since 2001 · Serves 6 counties

Ridgeland firm on South Pear Orchard Road serving Madison, Hinds, Rankin, and the surrounding central Mississippi counties. Drafts wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives, and sets up bypass, charitable remainder, special needs, and life insurance trusts. Pamela L. Hancock has practiced for over 30 years.

PracticesEstate PlanningSpecial Needs PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
855 S. Pear Orchard Road, Building 100Ridgeland, MS 39157

FirmCanton, MS

Montgomery McGraw, PLLC

Since 1970 · Serves 5 counties

Established Canton law firm serving central Mississippi since 1970. Helps clients create wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Located in Canton, the county seat of Madison County. Also serves clients in Yazoo County, Holmes County, Leake County, and the greater Jackson metro area.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
151 W. Peace StreetCanton, MS 39046

FirmVicksburg, MS

Teller, Hopson & Schrader, LLP

Since 1866 · Serves 5 counties

Vicksburg firm one block from the Warren County Courthouse, serving Warren and the surrounding Delta-edge counties since 1866. Handles estate and probate administration before the chancery court: proving wills, collecting and distributing assets, managing estate debts and tax obligations, and resolving heir distribution. Free consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationTax Law

Office
1201 Cherry StreetVicksburg, MS 39183
Free consultation

FirmOxford, MS

Holcomb Law Group

Since 1885 · Serves 2 counties

Oxford firm at The Park at Oxford Commons, with a Jackson office, serving Lafayette and Hinds county clients. Its estate planning practice covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives; the rest of the firm is weighted toward litigation, real estate, and insurance defense. Founded in Clarksdale in 1885, making it one of the state's oldest firms.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
400 Enterprise DriveOxford, MS 38655

FirmGreenville, MS

Lake Tindall, LLP

Since 1919 · Serves 2 counties

Greenville firm on Central Street serving Washington County and the Delta since 1919, with a second office in Madison. Handles estate planning, probate administration, and trust management alongside its litigation and business practice. Multiple attorneys hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, and firm attorneys have led the Mississippi Bar.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationTax Law

Office
504 Central StreetGreenville, MS 38701

FirmTupelo, MS

Lancaster Law Firm

Serves the whole state

Tupelo firm on North Green Street serving clients throughout Mississippi and Tennessee. Handles probate and estate administration, estate planning, elder law and Medicaid planning, asset protection, and charitable planning. Founder Cory R. Lancaster is a tax attorney, which shapes the practice toward estates with tax exposure or business interests to unwind.

PracticesEstate PlanningElder LawAsset ProtectionMedicaid Planningand 2 more

Office
363 N. Green StreetTupelo, MS 38804
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