How Much Does a Will Cost in Mississippi?

Probate on a $500,000 estate in Mississippi costs about $27,684 — roughly 6% of estate value — including attorney fees, executor fees, court filing fees, 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 These costs are paid by the estate before assets transfer to beneficiaries, reducing the total inheritance. Estimate the full cost with the Mississippi probate calculator.

A will does not avoid probate in Mississippi — probate is the court-supervised process that validates the will, pays debts, and distributes assets. Estates under $75,000 may qualify for a simplified small-estate procedure instead of full probate. A revocable living trust transfers assets to beneficiaries without probate at any estate size.

Online will services cost $30-$300 upfront compared to $849-$1,698 for an attorney in Mississippi. Either way, the will goes through the same probate process. Total cost depends on subscription fees, amendment charges, and the eventual probate expenses heirs will pay.

Life events like marriage, divorce, or having a child require updating your will. Some online providers require purchasing a new document. Attorney amendments in Mississippi cost $368 to $736 for minor changes and $1,472 to $2,944 for major restructuring.

Mississippi has specific requirements for executing a valid will, including witness and notary rules. A will that does not meet these requirements may not be accepted during probate. See the full requirements with the Mississippi signing requirements tool.