What Does Estate Planning Cost in Mississippi?

Major life events like marriage, divorce, or having a child often require updating your estate plan. Some providers require purchasing an entirely new plan, while others offer amendments. Attorney amendments in Mississippi typically cost $1,472 to $2,944 for major changes.

Online services have lower upfront costs ($30-$600) compared to attorneys in Mississippi (around $368/hour for trusts). However, total lifetime cost depends on subscription fees, amendment charges, and how often life events require updates. This calculator compares the full cost across providers.

Many online estate planning services charge annual subscription fees ranging from $0 to $240/year. These subscriptions may include document access, minor amendments, or attorney consultations depending on the provider and tier.

Trusts cost more upfront than wills but can save money long-term by avoiding probate. In Mississippi, an attorney-prepared trust typically costs $3,680 to $5,520, while a will costs $849 to $1,698. Wills require probate, which adds about $26,734 in costs for heirs on a $500,000 estate. See a detailed breakdown with the Mississippi trust cost calculator.

Probate on a $500,000 estate in Mississippi costs about $26,734 — roughly 5% of estate value — including attorney fees, executor fees, court costs, and publication costs.Miss. Code Ann. § 91-7-322 (small estate affidavit, $75K per S.B. 2850 eff. 7/1/2020), § 91-5-35 (muniment of title), § 91-7-145 (notice to creditors; 3-week publication), § 91-7-151 (creditor claims, 90 days), § 81-5-63 (bank deposit affidavit, $12,500), § 91-7-299 (executor compensation; such sum as the court deems proper), § 91-7-281 (attorney fees allowable), § 91-7-41 (oath and bond of executor), § 91-7-45 (when bond not required), § 91-7-67 (oath and bond of administrator; chancellor may waive or reduce), § 91-7-93 (inventory within 90 days of letters; PR states market value), § 91-7-109 (PR MAY employ an appraiser), § 9-5-141 (chancery clerk may admit wills in common form and grant letters), § 25-7-9(2) (chancery clerk filing fees)Verified Jul 15, 2026 Estates with a trust can bypass probate entirely, potentially saving heirs thousands of dollars. Estimate probate fees with the Mississippi probate calculator.