FAQs for Mississippi Probate
Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state. There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Mississippi unique.
1. Can Probate be avoided in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Mississippi which can be a long process.
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2. How long does Probate Take in Mississippi?
The probate process in Mississippi can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. Parker & Cole can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.
3. How can I speed up the probate process in Mississippi?
Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, Parker & Cole can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at Parker & Cole can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.
4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Mississippi?
Yes. Parker & Cole works in all fifty states and in all of Mississippi ’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Adams County, MS
- Alcorn County, MS
- Amite County, MS
- Attala County, MS
- Benton County, MS
- Bolivar County, MS
- Calhoun County, MS
- Carroll County, MS
- Chickasaw County, MS
- Choctaw County, MS
- Claiborne County, MS
- Clarke County, MS
- Clay County, MS
- Coahoma County, MS
- Copiah County, MS
- Covington County, MS
- De Soto County, MS
- Forrest County, MS
- Franklin County, MS
- George County, MS
- Greene County, MS
- Grenada County, MS
- Hancock County, MS
- Harrison County, MS
- Holmes County, MS
- Humphreys County, MS
- Issaquena County, MS
- Itawamba County, MS
- Jackson County, MS
- Jasper County, MS
- Jefferson County, MS
- Jefferson Davis County, MS
- Jones County, MS
- Kemper County, MS
- Lafayette County, MS
- Lamar County, MS
- Lauderdale County, MS
- Lawrence County, MS
- Leake County, MS
- Lee County, MS
- Lefiore County, MS
- Lincoln County, MS
- Lowndes County, MS
- Madison County, MS
- Marion County, MS
- Marshall County, MS
- Monroe County, MS
- Montgomery County, MS
- Neshoba County, MS
- Newton County, MS
- Noxubee County, MS
- Oktinneha County, MS
- Panola County, MS
- Pearl River County, MS
- Perry County, MS
- Pike County, MS
- Pontotoc County, MS
- Prentiss County, MS
- Quitman County, MS
- Rankin County, MS
- Scott County, MS
- Sharkey County, MS
- Simpson County, MS
- Smith County, MS
- Stone County, MS
- Sunflower County, MS
- Tallahatchie County, MS
- Tate County, MS
- Tippah County, MS
- Tishomingo County, MS
- Tunica County, MS
- Union County, MS
- Walthall County, MS
- Warren County, MS
- Washington County, MS
- Wayne County, MS
- Webster County, MS
- Wilkinson County, MS
- Winston County, MS
- Yalobusha County, MS
- Yazoo County, MS
5. Does Mississippi have an estate tax?
No, Mississippi does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:
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- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington (state)
6. Does Mississippi have an inheritance tax?
No, Mississippi does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax.
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- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
