MS risk area
Probate risk in Mississippi
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Mississippi allows transfer of personal property by affidavit for small estates after a waiting period.
How long does probate typically take here?What costs and fees should families expect?What becomes public during probate?
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The probate estate must be $75,000 or less (after liens and encumbrances).
- At least 30 days must pass after death before using the affidavit.
- No personal representative can be pending or appointed in any jurisdiction.
- The affidavit must identify successors and direct distribution of the property.
Questions to consider
Questions this risk area helps you evaluate in Mississippi
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Mississippi allows transfer of personal property by affidavit for small estates after a waiting period.
- The probate estate must be $75,000 or less (after liens and encumbrances).
- At least 30 days must pass after death before using the affidavit.
- No personal representative can be pending or appointed in any jurisdiction.
- The affidavit must identify successors and direct distribution of the property.
- The affidavit must identify estate assets and the successors who will receive them.
Sources
Risk sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Mississippi.