Estate Planning in Mississippi

Mississippi ( MS)
Average: $1,100
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$250
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$1,100
Typical Estate Planning Case
High Estimate
$3,000
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $150/hr $242/hr $375/hr
Total Cost Estimate $250 $1,100 $3,000

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in Mississippi

Mississippi has no estate or inheritance tax. Simple wills $250-$550, plans $1,100-$2,500. Mississippi probate through Chancery Courts — a unique court system handling equity matters. Small estates under $50,000 qualify for simplified procedures.

Sources: State Bar Association, NCOA Estate Planning Guide 2024 (MS)

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