★ 5.0 (443 reviews) ·
1633 Main St, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
★ 4.9 (188 reviews) ·
1890 Goodman Rd E Ste 201, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
★ 4.6 (186 reviews) ·
5740 Getwell Rd Building 12, Suite C, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
★ 4.6 (138 reviews) ·
5847 Getwell Rd Bldg C, Suite 1, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
★ 4.2 (77 reviews) ·
5699 Getwell Rd g5, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
★ 4.7 (67 reviews) ·
2129 Stateline Rd W Ste a, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
★ 4.9 (61 reviews) ·
232 Goodman Rd W Ste 305, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
★ 4.8 (55 reviews) ·
230 Goodman Rd E #1, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
★ 4.9 (53 reviews) ·
910 Goodman Rd E Ste A, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
10. Vanessa Winkler Price Mississippi Attorney Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (38 reviews) ·
6858 Swinnea Road, Rutland Place #3A, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
11. Greene Litigation Group, PLLC. Trust & Estate Litigation
★ 4.9 (27 reviews) ·
720 Goodman Rd E Ste 728, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
12. Taylor Jones Taylor Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (36 reviews) ·
961 Main St, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
13. AUSTIN LAW FIRM Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (20 reviews) ·
6928 Cobblestone Blvd #100, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
14. Bridgforth, Buntin & Emerson, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (28 reviews) ·
5293 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
15. Law Office of Giles W. King Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (13 reviews) ·
5699 Getwell Rd Building F, Suite 1, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
16. Boyd Law Office Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ·
7075 Golden Oaks Loop W #18th, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
17. Bosserman Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (13 reviews) ·
5740 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
18. Byrne Westmoreland, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ·
5960 Getwell Rd Ste. #113, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
19. The Bryan Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ·
5699 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
20. Heidi S Milam, Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.9 (11 reviews) ·
7160 Tchulahoma Rd Bldg A Suite 5, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
21. Eric L Sappenfield LLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 3.3 (13 reviews) ·
6858 Swinnea Road, 5 Rutland Place, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
22. Sparkman Law, P.C. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (8 reviews) ·
6900 Cobblestone Blvd, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
23. Davis Law Firm, PLLC. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ·
1290 Main St, Southaven, MS 38671, USA
24. Williams Shannon H Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.2 (5 reviews) ·
Mesquite Chop House, 5960 Getwell Rd #212B, Southaven, MS 38672, USA
Estate planning attorneys in Southaven, MS: a local guide
We currently track 24 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Southaven, MS in DeSoto County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.6★ from 1,492 total reviews, and 17 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. HP Attorneys, PLLC is among the most-reviewed locally, at 5.0★ across 443 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Southaven
Rough planning ranges for the Southaven area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|
| Simple will package | $300–$1,200 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,500–$4,000 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,000–$8,000+ |
Many Southaven estate attorneys quote flat fees for wills and trusts and bill hourly (often $250-$500/hr) for probate. Ask for a written fee agreement before you engage.
How to choose an estate attorney in Southaven
- Confirm they're licensed and in good standing with the state bar, and ask how long they've practiced near Southaven.
- Ask whether wills and trusts are flat-fee and what that covers (funding the trust, revisions, directives).
- Ask who actually does the work — the attorney, a paralegal, or a form service — and who you'll call with questions.
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Southaven-area estate before you engage.
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
Questions to ask before you hire
- What's the realistic timeline for my Southaven matter?
- Is this a flat fee or hourly, and what exactly does it cover?
- Do you focus on estate planning and probate specifically?
- Will you help fund the trust and store the documents?
- How do updates work as laws or my family change?
Many Southaven listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a will or living trust cost in Southaven?
Many Southaven estate attorneys charge flat fees, roughly $300 to $1,200 for a simple will package and $1,500 to $4,000 for a revocable living trust. Probate work is often billed hourly. Ask for a written fee agreement up front.
Do I need a will or a living trust?
It depends on your assets and goals. A will is simpler and cheaper; a living trust can avoid probate and keep matters private. A short consultation with a Southaven estate attorney will tell you which fits.
How much does probate cost and how long does it take?
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Southaven-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
What is the difference between estate planning and elder law?
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many Southaven firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Southaven: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Southaven?
In the Southaven area, simple wills often run $300–$1,200 and living trust packages $1,500–$4,000; probate and elder law work is commonly billed hourly at $250–$500. Most firms above offer a free or low-cost initial consultation — talk to two or three.
Estate planning vs. elder law vs. probate — which do I need?
Estate planning covers wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while you're healthy. Elder law adds Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term-care protection. Probate is the court process after a death — probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration.
What else do these firms handle?
Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the Southaven area.
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