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Docket No. 28137 · Mississippi

Tate County
Probate Court

In Mississippi, estates are probated in the Chancery Court. This page gathers where to file in Tate County, the state rules that apply, and where every detail comes from.

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County seat
Senatobia
Population
28,261
Court
Chancery Court
Record
Courthouse mapped
MS · 2813734°39′ N · 89°57′ W
● Tate County Courthouse
located via OpenStreetMap
Small-estate limit
$75,000
Wait 30 days after death
Creditor window
90 days
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 91-7-145, 91-7-151
Executor fee
Reasonable
Reasonable fee set by the court
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
§ I

Where to file in Tate County

Handled by
Chancery CourtIn Mississippi, probate and estate matters are heard exclusively by the Chancery Court across 20 Chancery Court districts, filed through the Chancery Clerk.
County building
Tate County Courthouse In Senatobia, MS — street address not tagged in OpenStreetMap. OpenStreetMap · view the map entry
Phone
No phone number published in an open source. Use the county website's contact page — we don't list numbers we can't source.
Opening hours
Not published in an open source. Check the court or county website before you go.
County website
tatecountygov.comWikidata
State courts & e-filing
courts.ms.govCase search: Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) System
§ II

How probate runs in Tate County

Six stages, with the Mississippi rules that set the pace.

  1. 01

    Secure the original will

    Find the original signed will and order certified death certificates. Mississippi deadline: Must be filed with Chancery Clerk promptly upon death.

  2. 02

    Pick the right track

    If the probate estate is under $75,000, a small-estate procedure (Miss. Code Ann. § 91-7-322 (Small Estate Affidavit)) may avoid full administration.

  3. 03

    Petition the court

    File the petition with the Chancery Court for Tate County. The court appoints the executor or administrator and issues letters.

  4. 04

    Inventory the estate

    Open an estate bank account (the IRS issues the EIN), list assets at date-of-death values and file the inventory if the court requires it.

  5. 05

    Notify creditors

    Publish or send notice to creditors. Window: 90 days from the date of first publication of notice to creditors (strict statutory bar).

  6. 06

    Account and distribute

    Pay debts, taxes and fees (Miss. Code Ann. § 91-7-299), file the final account if required, distribute to heirs and ask to close the estate.

Need help with an estate in Tate County, Mississippi?

Where to get help.

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  1. 01 Mississippi courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
  2. 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
  3. 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
§ III

Mississippi rules that apply here

Probate law is state law — these apply in all 82 Mississippi counties.

Small estates
$75,000 probate estate less liens and encumbrances (personal property)Miss. Code Ann. § 91-7-322 (Small Estate Affidavit) · wait 30 days
Filing the will
Must be filed with Chancery Clerk promptly upon death
Creditor claims
90 days from the date of first publication of notice to creditors (strict statutory bar)Miss. Code Ann. §§ 91-7-145, 91-7-151
Executor fees
Discretionary allowance by Chancellor, typically 1% to 7% of the estate value depending on work performedMiss. Code Ann. § 91-7-299 · estimate the fee
Handwritten wills
Recognized. Mississippi recognizes holographic wills if wholly written and subscribed by the testator (Miss. Code Ann. § 91-5-1).
Estate tax
No state estate tax.Mississippi has no state estate tax.
Inheritance tax
No.No inheritance tax in Mississippi.
Typical duration
6 to 12 monthsA lawyer is not required by statute, though most formal estates use one.

Rules re-checked Sept 2026 against: law.justia.com (statute)

§ IV

Neighbouring probate courts

TateDeSotoPanolaTunicaMarshallLafayette
Related officeTate County Clerk & RecorderDeath certificates, recorded deeds and marriage records for the estate file.uscountyclerks.com ↗ Related officeTate County Property AppraiserAssessed values and parcel records for the estate inventory.uspropertyappraisers.com ↗
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Questions about Tate County probate

Where is the Tate County Probate Court located?
In Mississippi, probate is handled by the Chancery Court. Probate filings in Tate County are normally made in the county seat, Senatobia — OpenStreetMap places the Tate County Courthouse there. Confirm the exact office on the official county website (tatecountygov.com).
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Tate County, MS?
Small-estate rules are set by state law, so they are the same in every Mississippi county: $75,000 probate estate less liens and encumbrances (personal property) (Miss. Code Ann. § 91-7-322 (Small Estate Affidavit)). The waiting period is 30 days.
How do I search probate case records in Tate County?
Start with the Mississippi judiciary website (courts.ms.gov), which points to Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) System. Older files and certified copies are requested from the probate clerk in Senatobia.
What are the deadlines for filing a will and creditor claims in Tate County?
Will: Must be filed with Chancery Clerk promptly upon death. Creditors: 90 days from the date of first publication of notice to creditors (strict statutory bar) (Miss. Code Ann. §§ 91-7-145, 91-7-151).
How much can an executor charge in Tate County?
Mississippi rule: Discretionary allowance by Chancellor, typically 1% to 7% of the estate value depending on work performed (Miss. Code Ann. § 91-7-299). You can estimate the amount with our executor fee calculator.