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The executor must file a petition with the court to open probate and submit a copy of the death certificate. The executor must publish the probate notice in a local newspaper for three weeks. While the three weeks are in view, the executor must take inventory of all valuable assets after all creditors have been paid.
Fees for full representation typically start at around $2,500.00 for very simple estates. Fees for unbundled legal services can be less than $500.00.
Mississippi court rules require every Mississippi estate to be represented by a Mississippi probate attorney. So unless you happen to be a Mississippi attorney, you will need to hire one.
Though there is no deadline for filing probate in Mississippi, the court is legally allowed to compel surviving family members to present their loved ones will. In that case, you would be required to file probate within 40 days of their death.
How to File (3 steps) Wait 30 Days. A filing will be accepted no earlier than 30 days after the death of the decedent. Complete Documents. Complete and gather these documents: Affidavit of Small Estate. File With the Holder of Property. Take these documents to the individual or entity holding the property in question.
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Minimum Estate Values by State StateProbate Threshold (typically to avoid official probate process) Michigan The value of an estate is less than $15k after funeral costs are paid Minnesota The value of an estate is less than $75k Mississippi The value of an estate is less than $12,500k with no bank account or will47 more rows Mar 9, 2024
Generally, to probate a will, we charge a flat fee of $2,500. This includes everything. Our firm will pay any other fees, including the court filing fee and newspaper publication fee, out of our fee. To handle an estate administration for someone who does without a will, we generally charge a flat fee of $3,500.

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