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Mississippi Probate Timeline Calculator

Mississippi's 90-day creditor deadline is unusually strict — it can bar a claim the executor knew about, if it wasn't formally registered with the clerk in time.

Based on Miss. Code § 91-7-145, 91-7-151 FigureMyTax Editorial Team Free · no sign-up

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Estimated timeline in Mississippi
4–6 months
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Mississippi's probate timeline, at a glance

MilestoneMississippi ruleSource
Small estate affidavit eligible$75,000 for the whole probate estateMiss. Code § 91-7-322
Notice to creditors published3 consecutive weeks (posting instead, if estate ≤ $500)§ 91-7-145, 91-7-147
Known creditors mailed direct noticeAfter reasonably diligent efforts to identify them§ 91-7-145(1)
Creditor claim bar90 days from first publication (or posting)§ 91-7-151
Minimum probate duration90 daysChancery Court practice

Mississippi probate timeline — frequently asked questions

How long does probate take in Mississippi?

Mississippi probate takes a minimum of 90 days and typically runs 4 to 6 months for an uncontested estate, set by the strict 90-day creditor claim window. Litigation can extend it well beyond that.

How long do Mississippi creditors have to file a claim?

90 days from the date of first publication of the notice to creditors, under Miss. Code 91-7-151 — one of the shortest windows in the country, and it bars even known claims if not timely registered.

Does Mississippi probate go through a probate court?

No — Mississippi routes probate through the Chancery Court, an equity court, rather than a dedicated probate or district court, one of the few states structured this way.

Does Mississippi have an estate or inheritance tax?

No. Mississippi has no estate tax and no inheritance tax — only the federal estate tax can apply, and only to estates above the federal exemption.

Mississippi probate tools & guides

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This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Mississippi statute (Miss. Code § 91-7-145, 91-7-147, 91-7-151, 91-7-322). Actual timelines depend on the specific Chancery Court and whether the estate is contested. Confirm current timelines with the Chancery Court or a licensed Mississippi attorney before acting.