Legislative Update: Letters of Administration
Prior to July 1, 2022, Section 91-7-63 provided that letters of administration shall be granted by the chancery court of the county in which the intestate had, at the time of his residence, a fixed place of residence, but if the intestate did not have a fixed place of residence, then by the chancery court of the county in which the intestate died, or in which his personal property or some part of it may be. The Legislature, in SB 2034, deleted the reference to personal property. After July 1, 2022, Section 91-7-63 provides that if the deceased did not have a fixed place of residence, then the chancery court of the county in which the intestate owned land can issue letters testamentary. If the intestate does not have a fixed place of residence, then the chancery court in which the intestate dies can issue letters testamentary.