The Mississippi Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate is a sworn court document that an executor or administrator files in chancery court to list, with market value, all money and property a deceased person owned on the date of death. You file it within 90 days of receiving your Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, unless the will waives it or the court excuses it, under Mississippi Code § 91-7-93.
This single filing sets the financial baseline for the entire estate. It decides what creditors can reach, what heirs can expect, and what commission you may earn, so a wrong number or a missing asset can stall the estate for months or expose you to personal liability. Mississippi probate moves through 82 county chancery courts, and most estates take six months to over a year to close, with the inventory often being the first hard deadline an executor faces after appointment.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📋 What the inventory is, who must file it, and the exact statute that requires it
- 🗂️ Every document and number to gather before you open the form
- ✍️ A line-by-line walkthrough of each field, with sample entries and field-level traps
- 👨👩👧 Three full filled-out examples following real filers from start to finish
- ⚖️ How to file through Mississippi Electronic Courts, what happens next, and the mistakes that get inventories rejected
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
The Inventory and Appraisement is the formal snapshot of a decedent’s estate. It tells the chancery court, the heirs, and the creditors exactly what the estate holds and what each item is worth. The duty to file it falls on the personal representative, meaning the executor named in a will or the administrator the court appoints when there is no will. Mississippi calls this person the fiduciary, and the filing is one of the first sworn duties the role carries.
The form is required by Mississippi Code § 91-7-93, which orders the executor or administrator to file an inventory, verified by oath, within 90 days of the grant of letters. The companion statute, § 91-7-109, governs appraisement, the process of placing a value on the listed property. The chancery court of the county where the decedent lived receives the document, and the Chancery Clerk dockets it in the estate file.
Not every estate must file one. The duty disappears if the will waives the inventory, and a chancellor may waive it in an intestate estate when the administrator petitions and shows good cause, as explained in this chancery practice note on waiver. Even after a waiver, a judge can later order an inventory if a beneficiary or interested party asks and the court finds it necessary. The same inventory framework also applies to guardianships and conservatorships, where a guardian or conservator inventories a living ward’s property using the Administrative Office of Courts GAP-Act forms, but a decedent estate is the focus here.
A common misconception is that small estates never need an inventory. In truth, many small estates still file one because the waiver is not automatic, and skipping it without a signed waiver or court order can delay the closing.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Filling this form fast and correctly depends on the paperwork you collect first. Gather these items before you open the document, because a missing value forces you to estimate, and a wrong estimate can trigger a re-filing.
- Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. This proves you have authority to act, and you need the grant date because the 90-day clock starts there. Without it, the clerk will not accept the inventory.
- Certified death certificate. It fixes the date of death, which is the legal valuation date for every asset. Using the wrong date skews every number on the form.
- Bank and credit union statements. Pull the statement closest to the date of death for each account. A statement from a different month produces a balance the court can challenge.
- Real property deeds and tax assessments. You need the legal description and a value for any house or land. Missing a deed can leave a major asset off the form and reopen the estate later.
- Vehicle titles and registrations. These confirm ownership and give the make, model, and year. A title in the decedent’s name alone is a probate asset; a joint title may not be.
- Investment and retirement account statements. Brokerage, IRA, and 401(k) values as of death matter, though accounts with named beneficiaries usually pass outside probate. Listing a non-probate asset as a probate asset inflates the estate.
- Life insurance policies. You need to know whether a beneficiary is named, because a policy payable to a person is not an estate asset. Mislabeling it can expose money to creditors that should be protected.
- Appraisals for unique items. Get written values for jewelry, art, firearms, livestock, or business interests. A guessed value on a high-dollar item is the fastest path to an heir’s objection.
- List of debts and encumbrances. Mortgages, car loans, and liens must be matched to the assets they burden. The statute requires you to show each encumbrance, so omitting one understates the estate’s true liabilities.
If any item is missing at filing time, you can file a supplemental inventory within 30 days of finding new property under § 91-7-95, but it is cleaner to gather everything first.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
Mississippi does not publish one statewide fill-in inventory form the way some states do, so the document is usually built from a county template or a court-approved format. Most estate attorneys draft the inventory to track the language of § 91-7-93, then file it as a sworn pleading in the estate’s chancery file. The structure stays the same across counties even when the cover page changes.
The Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts hosts the GAP-Act inventory and accounting templates that chancery courts use for guardianships, conservatorships, and many estate matters. Counties such as Hinds post their own versions, like the Hinds County accounting form, which mirror the asset, debt, and verification layout you will use for an estate inventory. Always check the revision date printed on any county form so you are working from the current version.
Because Mississippi generally requires an attorney to administer a full estate, most filers receive the inventory form directly from their lawyer, who files it through Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC). Pro se filers handling small or simplified matters can request the local template from the Chancery Clerk’s office in the county of administration. The clerk can confirm the county’s preferred caption and any local rule on appraisers.
A useful overview of the broader process appears in this Mississippi probate guide, which explains how the inventory fits among the other filings. Reading it first helps you see why the inventory comes early in the timeline.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the Mississippi Inventory and Appraisement Line by Line
The inventory follows a steady order: caption, then identification, then assets, then debts, then totals, then the sworn oath. Work top to bottom and finish each section before moving on. Each field below includes what it asks, how to answer it, a sample entry, an edge case, a common mistake, and a misconception to clear up.
1. Court and Judicial District Caption
This top block names the court that will receive the filing. It asks for the chancery court county and, in counties with more than one, the judicial district.
To answer it, type the county in all capitals and add the district number if your county has one, matching the caption already used in your estate file. Use the exact wording from your Letters so every document in the case lines up. Maria Lopez enters IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
The edge case to watch is a multi-district county, where Hinds and a few others split into districts that hold separate dockets. A common mistake is naming the wrong district, which can route your filing to a clerk who has no record of the estate and delay docketing. The misconception here is that any chancery court in the state can take the inventory; in fact, venue lies in the county where the decedent lived, and filing elsewhere can get the document rejected.
2. Estate Name and Cause Number
This field identifies the specific estate. It asks for the decedent’s name in the style “In the Matter of the Estate of” and the cause or case number the clerk assigned when the estate opened.
Enter the decedent’s full legal name as it appears on the Letters, then copy the cause number exactly, including any letter prefixes. The number ties your inventory to the right file. The caption reads IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES R. GREEN, DECEASED, CAUSE NO. 2026-0481.
If the decedent used more than one name, add the alias with “a/k/a” so creditors searching under either name find the estate. A common mistake is a transposed cause number, which can attach your inventory to a stranger’s case and create a tangle the clerk must unwind. The misconception is that the name alone is enough; the cause number is what the electronic docket keys on.
3. Personal Representative Identification
This block names you, the filer. It asks for the executor’s or administrator’s full name and capacity in the estate.
Write your full legal name and state your role, either “Executor” if a will named you or “Administrator” if the court appointed you. Match the title on your Letters because the two roles carry slightly different statutory duties. Maria Lopez enters MARIA LOPEZ, EXECUTRIX.
If two people serve together, list both as co-fiduciaries and have both sign the oath later. A common mistake is calling yourself an executor when you were actually appointed administrator, which misstates your legal authority and can draw a clerk’s correction notice. The misconception is that the labels are interchangeable; an executor flows from a will, while an administrator flows from a court order, and the form must reflect the right one.
4. Date Letters Were Granted
This field anchors your deadline. It asks for the date the court issued your Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
Enter the grant date in MM/DD/YYYY format, copying it straight from the Letters. This date starts the 90-day filing window under the statute, so accuracy here protects you from a late-filing claim. Maria writes 03/14/2026, which sets her inventory deadline at 06/12/2026.
The edge case is an extension; if the court or clerk granted more time, note that order so the record shows you are still timely. A common mistake is leaving this blank, which makes it impossible to prove you met the deadline and invites a motion to compel. The misconception is that the clock runs from the date of death; it actually runs from the grant of letters, which can be weeks or months later.
5. Real Property Schedule
This section lists land and buildings. It asks for each parcel the decedent owned, with a legal description and a date-of-death value.
Describe each property by its legal description, not just the street address, and enter the fair market value as of the date of death. Pull the description from the deed and the value from a recent appraisal or the county tax assessment. Maria lists HOMESTEAD AT 415 PINE ST., JACKSON, MS; LOT 6, BLOCK 2, OAKHURST SUBDIVISION; VALUE $210,000.
The edge case is jointly owned land; property held as joint tenants with right of survivorship usually passes outside probate and does not belong on the inventory. A common mistake is using the street address alone, which can leave the clerk unable to identify the parcel and may cloud a later title search. The misconception is that you list the current market value; the statute requires the value as of the date of death, even if the market has since moved.
6. Cash and Bank Accounts Schedule
This section captures liquid funds. It asks for each bank or credit union account in the decedent’s name and its balance on the date of death.
List the institution name, the account type, the last four digits of the account number, and the date-of-death balance, redacting all but the last four digits as the courts require. Use the statement closest to the death date. Maria enters TRUSTMARK BANK, CHECKING, ACCT ENDING 4821, BALANCE $7,540.
The edge case is a payable-on-death account; if the account names a beneficiary, it passes outside probate and stays off the inventory. A common mistake is listing the full account number, which violates redaction rules and can force the clerk to seal or reject the filing. The misconception is that you use the current balance; the correct figure is the balance on the day the decedent died.
7. Personal Property and Vehicles Schedule
This section covers tangible items. It asks for vehicles, household goods, jewelry, firearms, livestock, and other physical property the decedent owned.
Describe each item with enough detail to identify it, then assign a date-of-death value, grouping low-value household goods into a single reasonable lump if your county allows. List vehicles by year, make, model, and VIN. Maria writes 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY, VIN ENDING 7732, VALUE $16,200; HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, VALUE $3,000.
The edge case is a high-value collectible, where a written appraisal protects you from an heir who disputes your number. A common mistake is lumping a valuable item, such as a coin collection, into “household goods,” which understates the estate and can look like concealment. The misconception is that sentimental items have no reportable value; the court wants market value, not emotional value, and a $9,000 ring must show its $9,000.
8. Stocks, Bonds, and Business Interests Schedule
This section lists investments. It asks for brokerage accounts, individual securities, and any ownership stake in a business.
Enter each holding by name, the number of shares or the ownership percentage, and the value on the date of death. For a closely held business, attach a valuation or note that one is pending. The form shows 500 SHARES ACME CORP, VALUE $42,500; 25% INTEREST IN GREEN FARMS LLC, VALUE PENDING APPRAISAL.
The edge case is a retirement account with a named beneficiary, such as an IRA, which passes outside probate and does not belong here. A common mistake is omitting a private business interest because it has no public price, which leaves a major asset uncounted and can trigger a supplemental filing. The misconception is that only publicly traded stock counts; a private LLC stake is an estate asset and must be inventoried and valued.
9. Debts, Liens, and Encumbrances Schedule
This section shows what burdens the assets. It asks for each mortgage, car loan, lien, or other encumbrance tied to listed property.
Match each debt to the asset it encumbers and state the type and unpaid amount, because the statute requires you to indicate the encumbrance on each item. List the creditor and the balance owed on the date of death. Maria enters MORTGAGE ON 415 PINE ST., REGIONS BANK, BALANCE $84,000; AUTO LOAN ON 2019 CAMRY, BALANCE $5,300.
The edge case is a disputed debt; note it as contested rather than leaving it off, so the record is complete. A common mistake is listing assets at gross value while ignoring the loans against them, which paints a misleadingly rich estate and confuses creditors. The misconception is that debts belong only in the later accounting; the inventory itself must show each encumbrance under § 91-7-93.
10. Total Assets and Total Liabilities
This block sums the schedules. It asks for the total value of all listed assets and the total of all debts and encumbrances.
Add each asset schedule for the total assets figure, then add the debt schedule for the total liabilities figure, and enter both. These totals drive your fiduciary commission and the creditor analysis. Maria’s totals read TOTAL ASSETS $298,440; TOTAL DEBTS AND LIABILITIES $89,300.
The edge case is an asset still awaiting appraisal; show it as pending and file a supplement once valued, rather than guessing. A common mistake is a math error between the schedules and the totals, which forces the clerk to bounce the inventory for correction. The misconception is that the total is just a formality; in Mississippi the inventoried value is the base for the personal representative’s commission of up to 7% under § 91-7-299, so the number carries real weight.
11. Appraisement Statement
This section records valuation. It asks how the listed property was valued and, where required, identifies the appraisers.
State that you valued the property at fair market value as of the date of death, and if the court ordered appraisers under § 91-7-109, name them and attach their report. Many estates value property without formal appraisers when the court does not require them. The statement reads THE PROPERTY LISTED ABOVE WAS APPRAISED AT FAIR MARKET VALUE AS OF THE DATE OF DEATH BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
The edge case is a court that still requires three appraisers for certain estates; check your local rule before assuming none are needed. A common mistake is claiming a formal appraisal that never happened, which is a false statement under oath. The misconception is that every Mississippi estate needs sworn appraisers; in practice the court often lets the fiduciary value ordinary property, reserving appraisers for disputed or unusual assets.
12. Oath, Verification, and Signature
This final block makes the inventory sworn. It asks for your signature and a notarized oath that the inventory is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.
Sign your name as fiduciary, then swear the verification before a notary or the clerk, and have your attorney sign with a bar number if represented. The oath is what gives the document legal force. Maria signs MARIA LOPEZ, EXECUTRIX, and the notary completes the jurat dated 06/02/2026.
The edge case is co-fiduciaries; both must sign and both must swear the oath. A common mistake is filing without notarization, which leaves the inventory unverified and subject to rejection because the statute demands it be “verified by oath.” The misconception is that signing alone is enough; the verification before a notary is the part that satisfies § 91-7-93.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
These three filers show how the form looks across the most common Mississippi estates. Each follows one person through the key sections.
Scenario 1 — Maria Lopez, testate estate with a house and accounts. Maria’s father left a will naming her executrix of a home, two bank accounts, and a car.
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Court Caption | IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT |
| Estate and Cause No. | IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES R. GREEN, CAUSE NO. 2026-0481 |
| Representative | MARIA LOPEZ, EXECUTRIX |
| Date Letters Granted | 03/14/2026 |
| Real Property | HOMESTEAD, 415 PINE ST., JACKSON; VALUE $210,000 |
| Bank Accounts | TRUSTMARK CHECKING ENDING 4821, $7,540; SAVINGS ENDING 9100, $22,000 |
| Vehicles | 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY, VALUE $16,200 |
| Debts | MORTGAGE, REGIONS BANK, $84,000; AUTO LOAN $5,300 |
| Total Assets / Debts | $298,440 / $89,300 |
| Oath | SIGNED AND SWORN BEFORE NOTARY, 06/02/2026 |
Scenario 2 — Marcus Bell, intestate estate, small personal property. Marcus’s mother died without a will, leaving only a car and a modest bank account, so the court appointed him administrator.
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| Court Caption | IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF DESOTO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI |
| Estate and Cause No. | IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS BELL, CAUSE NO. 2026-1107 |
| Representative | MARCUS BELL, ADMINISTRATOR |
| Date Letters Granted | 04/02/2026 |
| Real Property | NONE |
| Bank Accounts | BANCORPSOUTH CHECKING ENDING 3320, $4,150 |
| Personal Property | 2014 HONDA CIVIC, VALUE $6,800; HOUSEHOLD GOODS, $1,200 |
| Debts | AUTO LOAN PAID IN FULL; NONE OUTSTANDING |
| Total Assets / Debts | $12,150 / $0 |
| Oath | SIGNED AND SWORN BEFORE CHANCERY CLERK, 06/20/2026 |
Scenario 3 — Janet Pierce, inventory ordered after a waiver. Janet’s late husband’s will waived the inventory, but a stepchild petitioned the court, and the chancellor ordered one filed.
| Form Section | What Janet Enters |
|---|---|
| Court Caption | IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT |
| Estate and Cause No. | IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT PIERCE, CAUSE NO. 2025-3340 |
| Representative | JANET PIERCE, EXECUTRIX |
| Basis for Filing | INVENTORY ORDERED BY COURT 05/01/2026 ON PETITION OF INTERESTED PARTY |
| Real Property | BEACH CONDO, GULFPORT; VALUE $315,000 |
| Investments | 1,000 SHARES DELTA CORP, $58,000; BROKERAGE ACCT ENDING 7720, $96,500 |
| Business Interest | 40% INTEREST IN PIERCE MARINE LLC, VALUE PENDING APPRAISAL |
| Debts | CONDO MORTGAGE, $120,000 |
| Total Assets / Debts | $469,500 PLUS PENDING / $120,000 |
| Oath | SIGNED AND SWORN BEFORE NOTARY, 05/28/2026 |
Across these three, notice how Aisha, a fourth filer handling her uncle’s farm estate in Bolivar County, would add a livestock and equipment schedule, while Carlos, settling his aunt’s estate in Madison County, would list a payable-on-death account only as a note, not as a probate asset.
How to File the Completed Form
Mississippi chancery courts now run on Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC), so most inventories are filed electronically. Below are the channels available, with what each requires.
- Online through MEC. Attorneys file the inventory as a PDF through the Mississippi Electronic Courts portal, attaching the notarized document to the open estate case. There is no separate filing fee for the inventory itself once the estate is open, the processing is near-immediate, and your proof of filing is the MEC notice of electronic filing you should save.
- In person at the Chancery Clerk. A pro se filer in a county that allows paper filing can hand the signed, notarized inventory to the Chancery Clerk in the county of administration. Bring two copies, ask the clerk to stamp one as your receipt, and keep that file-stamped copy as proof.
- By mail. Some counties accept a mailed inventory sent to the Chancery Clerk’s office at the county courthouse address; include a self-addressed stamped envelope and request a file-stamped copy returned to you as proof of filing.
- By fax. Fax filing is rare and county-dependent, so call the clerk first; if accepted, keep the fax confirmation page and follow up to confirm the document was docketed.
Payment, when any local copy or certification fee applies, is usually made by check, money order, or card at the clerk’s counter, and MEC handles attorney fees through its account system. Whichever channel you use, the file-stamped copy or MEC notice is your evidence that you met the 90-day deadline.
What Happens After You File
Once the inventory hits the docket, the Chancery Clerk records it in the estate file and the court treats it as the estate’s official asset baseline. Heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors can review it, and any of them may object if they believe an asset is missing or mis-valued. A clean inventory lets the estate move toward the creditor period and eventual closing.
If you later find property that was not listed, you must file a supplemental inventory within 30 days under § 91-7-95, describing the newly discovered items. This keeps the record honest and protects you from a claim that you hid assets. Failing to supplement can undo the trust the court placed in you.
The inventory also feeds the next steps: it frames the notice to creditors, supports the eventual accounting, and sets the value used to calculate your commission. A fiduciary who never files a required inventory risks removal under § 91-7-105, so the document is not a one-time formality but a foundation the rest of the estate stands on. A timeline overview from Palmer & Slay shows how the inventory sits among the other estate deadlines.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
Each error below has a direct cost, so check your draft against this list before you file.
- Filing after 90 days without an extension, which can prompt a motion to compel and even your removal as fiduciary.
- Using current market value instead of date-of-death value, which throws off totals and the creditor analysis.
- Listing the wrong cause number, which attaches your inventory to a different case and confuses the docket.
- Including non-probate assets like POD accounts or beneficiary-named IRAs, which overstates the estate and exposes protected money.
- Omitting a private business interest, which leaves a major asset uncounted and forces a supplemental filing.
- Failing to show encumbrances on each asset, which paints a richer estate than truly exists.
- Listing full account or Social Security numbers, which breaks redaction rules and can get the filing sealed or rejected.
- Skipping the notarized oath, which leaves the inventory unverified and legally insufficient.
- Lumping a valuable item into “household goods,” which understates value and can look like concealment.
- Making math errors between the schedules and the totals, which forces the clerk to return the document.
- Calling yourself executor when you are an administrator, which misstates your authority on a sworn document.
- Forgetting to file a supplemental inventory for newly found property, which risks a concealment claim.
Do’s and Don’ts
- Do value everything as of the date of death, because that is the date the statute fixes for the estate.
- Do match each debt to the asset it burdens, because the law requires the encumbrance to be shown.
- Do redact all but the last four digits of account and Social Security numbers, because court rules demand it.
- Do keep your file-stamped copy or MEC notice, because it proves you met the deadline.
- Do get written appraisals for high-value or unusual items, because they defend your numbers against objections.
- Do file a supplemental inventory within 30 days of finding new assets, because timeliness shields you from suspicion.
- Don’t include assets that pass outside probate, because they are not part of the estate you administer.
- Don’t guess at a value you can document, because an heir can challenge a number you cannot support.
- Don’t sign without a notary, because an unsworn inventory does not satisfy the statute.
- Don’t miss the 90-day deadline, because lateness can cost you the job.
- Don’t paraphrase the cause number or caption, because the docket keys on exact matches.
- Don’t treat a will’s waiver as permanent, because a judge can still order an inventory on an heir’s petition.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Mississippi generally expects an attorney to administer a full estate, so the real choice for most filers is how much to lean on professional help.
| Filing Pro Se | Filing With an Attorney |
|---|---|
| Saves attorney fees, which helps a small or simple estate stretch its funds. | Reduces the risk of rejection, because the lawyer knows the county’s exact format. |
| Gives you direct control over timing, so you are not waiting on a busy office. | Handles MEC e-filing for you, since attorneys have portal access pro se filers often lack. |
| Forces you to learn the estate inside out, which can help you spot missing assets. | Spots non-probate assets fast, which keeps protected money off the inventory. |
| Works best for tiny estates with cash and a car and no disputes. | Defends your valuations if an heir objects, lowering your personal exposure. |
| Avoids scheduling around a lawyer’s calendar, keeping you in charge. | Keeps you within the rule that most Mississippi estates need counsel, avoiding a stalled case. |
For anything beyond a very small, undisputed estate, the consequence of going alone is usually delay or rejection, so most filers value the attorney’s familiarity with the chancery court. A small estate with one account and no real property is the clearest case where pro se can make sense.
FAQs
Do I have to file an inventory in every Mississippi estate?
No. A will can waive it, and a chancellor may waive it in an intestate estate on the administrator’s petition, though the court can later order one if an heir requests it.
Is the filing deadline 90 days?
Yes. Under § 91-7-93, you file within 90 days of the grant of letters unless the court or clerk allows more time.
Does the 90-day clock start at the date of death?
No. It starts on the date your Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration are granted, which is often weeks after the death.
Do I list a payable-on-death bank account in the assets schedule?
No. A POD account passes directly to its named beneficiary outside probate, so it stays off the estate inventory.
Do I write the full account number in the bank schedule?
No. You redact all but the last four digits, because court rules bar full account and Social Security numbers on filings.
Do I use the date-of-death value or today’s value for the house?
Yes, use the date-of-death value. The statute fixes valuation as of the day the decedent died, even if prices later change.
Do I include a life insurance policy with a named beneficiary?
No. Insurance payable to a named person is not an estate asset, so it does not belong on the inventory.
Do I need court-appointed appraisers for every estate?
No. Many estates let the fiduciary value ordinary property, and appraisers are reserved for disputed or unusual assets when the court requires them.
Do co-executors both have to sign the oath?
Yes. When two people serve as co-fiduciaries, both must sign and both must swear the verification before the notary.
Do I have to report property I find after filing?
Yes. You file a supplemental inventory within 30 days of discovering new assets under § 91-7-95.
Does the inventory affect my commission?
Yes. The inventoried value sets the base for the personal representative’s commission, which can reach up to 7% under Mississippi law.
Do I have to notarize the inventory?
Yes. The statute requires the inventory to be verified by oath, so an unsigned or un-notarized form is legally insufficient.
Can a judge order an inventory even after the will waived it?
Yes. A chancellor may order one on the petition of a beneficiary or interested party if the court finds it necessary or advisable.
Do I file the inventory online?
Yes, in most counties. Attorneys file through Mississippi Electronic Courts, while some counties still accept paper filings at the Chancery Clerk’s office.
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