How Much Does a Living Trust Cost in Mississippi?

Assets properly transferred to a revocable living trust avoid probate in Mississippi. This means beneficiaries receive their inheritance without court involvement, public records, or the delays of the probate process. Probate on a $500,000 estate in Mississippi costs about $27,684 in court and professional fees.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 See estimated fees with the Mississippi probate calculator.

Online trust services cost $30-$600 upfront compared to $3,680-$5,520 for an attorney in Mississippi. However, total cost depends on subscription fees, amendment charges, and life event updates over time. This calculator projects the full cost across providers.

Only assets not transferred into the trust go through probate. Common oversights include bank accounts, vehicles, and real estate that were never retitled to the trust. A pour-over will catches these assets and directs them into the trust through probate, but proper funding avoids that step entirely.

Many online trust services charge annual subscription fees ranging from $0 to $240/year. These may include document access, minor amendments, or attorney consultations. Attorney amendments in Mississippi cost $368 to $736 for simple changes and $1,472 to $2,944 for major updates like divorce or remarriage.

The decision depends on estate size, asset types, family situation, and Mississippi probate costs. Trusts provide probate avoidance, privacy, and faster asset transfer but cost more upfront than a will. The Mississippi trust needs assessment compares the two approaches.