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DeSoto County, Mississippi Probate Court: DeSoto County Chancery Court
Population 161,252
County Seat Hernando
This page will provide you with the following:
Links to the DeSoto County probate court's website, the address, a map and a phone number to call to get more information.
You'll also find links to:
- frequently asked questions about Mississippi probate,
- probate forms and fees for DeSoto County,
- land records office locations for DeSoto County.
Where to file?
Where do I file a petition for probate in DeSoto County, Mississippi?
In the Mississippi Court system, probate is handled by the "Chancery Courts"
The Chancery Court for DeSoto County:
NAME OF COURT:
DeSoto County Chancery Court
WEB ADDRESS:
http://www.desotocountyms.gov/index.aspx?nid=135
PHONE:
ADDRESS:
PROBATE COURT DIRECTORY FOR ALL MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES
For a Directory of all Mississippi Probate Courts, see,
FAQ/SELF-HELP INFO FOR PROBATE
FORMS & FEES
STATE
Mississippi Probate Forms, for use in all of Mississippi
http://www.hamiltontn.gov/courts/ClerkMaster/Forms/
DeSoto County PROBATE FEES:
DeSoto County, Mississippi probate fees information:
LAND RECORDS
Where can I check county land records?
In order to transfer ownership of real property after someone dies, you need to find the last recorded property deed. A county land records office is the place to research and request such deeds.
STATE LAND RECORDS OFFICE
https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/chancerycourt/chanclerks.pdf
