Need a Pearl River County Probate Atorney?

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Do you need a probate attorney in Picayne, Pearl River, or Lumberton, Mississippi, or a Pearl River County estate lawyer?  Pearl River County is located in Southeast Mississippi near the Louisiana border. It is bound by Lamar County on the north, Forrest County on the northeast, Stone County on the east, Hancock County on the south, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, on the southwest, Washington Parish, Louisiana, on the west, and Marion County on the north. Pearl River County is part of the Picayune Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Pearl River County is part of the 10th Chancery Court District, along with Forrest County, Marion County, Lamar County, and Perry County. Chancellors in the Tenth Judicial District are Chancery Court Judges Sebe  Dale, Jr., Johnny L. Williams, and James H.C. Thomas, Jr. The Chancery Court Clerk is:

David Earl Johnson
P. O. Box 431
Poplarville, MS 39470
Phone: 601-403-2300
Fax: 601-403-2317

Cities in Picayune include Picayune, Poplarville, and Lumberton (which is mostly in Lamar County). Poplarville is the county seat. Picayune is the largest city in the county, with a population of over 35,000 people. Picayune also serves as the business and medical center of the county. Low crime rates and low cost of living have made Picayune a growing retirement area. Picayune is a certified retirement community.

Like other Mississippi counties, Pearl River 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 Pearl River County. You can click on the links below to contact an attorney today:

  • Pearl River County Mississippi Probate Attorney
  • Picayune Mississippi Probate Attorney
  • Poplarville Mississippi Probate Attorney
  • Lumberton Mississippi Probate Attorney