MS HB164

Increases the probate estate value threshold for successor affidavits from $75,000 to $100,000 under Mississippi Code Section 91-7-322.

Allows successors (spouse, children, grandchildren, or siblings) to claim personal property and debts of a decedent using an affidavit if the estate value does not exceed $100,000 and no personal representative has been appointed.

Requires the affidavit to state that at least 30 days have elapsed since death, no personal representative is pending or appointed, and the affiant is a qualified successor with proper relationship to the decedent.

Provides that persons paying or delivering property based on the affidavit are released from liability and cannot be required to verify the affidavit's accuracy.

Takes effect July 1, 2025.