Mississippi Administrator's Bond

Mississippi has a simplified probate process for small estates. To use it, an executor files a written request with the local probate court asking to use the simplified procedure. The court may authorize the executor to distribute the assets without having to jump through the hoops of regular probate.

The executor will need to wait until the 2 month time limit is up, before distributing the estate. Six month limit to bring a claim in other cases, it can be sensible for the executors not to pay any beneficiaries until at least 6 months after receiving the grant of probate.

The Mississippi small estate affidavit may be used by an heir or successor when the decedent's estate (the person who died) left $75,000 or less in probate-able personal property.

An administration bond is a bond that is posted on behalf of an administrator of an estate to provide assurance that they will conduct their duties according to the provisions of the will and/or the legal requirements of the jurisdiction.

Net value of probate estate is $50,000 or less, or. Probate asset is bank account or accounts totaling no more than $12,500, or. Probate estate is $500 or less.

If you die without a will in Mississippi, your children will receive an intestate share of your property.For children to inherit from you under the laws of intestacy, the state of Mississippi must consider them your children, legally.

Mississippi does not have an inheritance tax nor a gift tax. ExtensionThe executor must complete a 60 Day Notice and Extension Request (form 94-100).

In the best of circumstances, the Mississippi probate process usually takes 4 to 6 months. This would only be possible if the estate was fairly simple, all interested parties are agreeable, and documents are signed and returned to the probate attorney in a timely manner.