Need a Biloxi-Gulfport Probate Attorney?

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Do you need a probate attorney in Harrison County, Mississippi (including the Biloxi-Gulfport area)?  Harrison County is one of the three coastal counties in Mississippi. The other two coastal counties are Jackson County (to the east) and Hancock County (to the west). Harrison County is bordered to the north by Stone County. The county seats are Biloxi and Gulfport. Harrison County is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Cities in Harrison County include Gulfport, Biloxi, D’Iberville, Long Beach, and Pass Christian. The median household income (in 2006 inflation-adjusted dollars) for Harrison County is $44,015.

Harrison County is part of the 8th Chancery Court District, which includes Stone County and Hancock County. The chancellors (probate judges) in this judicial district are Hon. Jim Persons, Hon. Margaret Alfonso, Hon. Sandy Steckler, and Hon. Carter Bise.

Like only a few other Mississippi counties, Harrison County is divided into two judicial districts. As a general rule, the First Judicial District of the Harrison County Chancery Court covers the Gulfport area and the Second Judicial District covers the Biloxi area. The addresses of each of the county seats are listed below.

First Judicial District:
Attn: Chancery Court
John McAdams, Chancery Clerk
1801 23rd Avenue (Zip: 39501)
P.O. Drawer CC
Gulfport, MS 39502-0860

Second Judicial District:
Attn: Chancery Court
John McAdams, Chancery Clerk
730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Zip: 39530)
P.O Box 544
Biloxi, MS 39533-0544

Like other Mississippi counties, Harrison County follows Mississippi Uniform Chancery Court Rule 6.1, which requires every fiduciary (such as an executor or administrator) to be represented by a Mississippi attorney unless such fiduciary is an attorney. Because the administration of Mississippi estates can be complex, involves fiduciary duties, and presents the potential for mismanagement and/or abuse, this rule serves the public benefit by ensuring that those acting on behalf of a Mississippi estate are represented by a Mississippi probate attorney who understands the probate procedures and rules. In order to effectively and efficiently guide you through a Mississippi probate proceeding, the estate attorney must have a good understanding of Mississippi probate and federal tax laws. If you need help with a probate matter, contact a Mississippi attorney that is experienced in probate and estate administration to ensure that the most effective administration of the estate.

Our firm serves clients throughout Harrison County. You can click on the links below to contact an attorney today:

  • Harrison County Mississippi Probate Attorney
  • Biloxi Mississippi Probate Attorney
  • Gulfport Mississippi Probate Attorney
  • Pass Christian Mississippi Probate Attorney
  • Long Beach Mississippi Probate Attorney
  • D’Iberville Mississippi Probate Attorney