George County is located in Southeast Mississippi, just north of Jackson County. It is bound on the north by Greene County, on the east by Mobile County, Alabama, on the west by Stone County, and on the northwest by Perry County. It is included in the Pascagoula, Mississippi, Metropolitan Statistical Area. George County is named for James Z. George, a Mississippi military officer, lawyer, writer, and politician.
George County is part of the 19th Judicial District, which includes Jackson County and Greene County, Mississippi. Chancellors include the Hon. Randy Pierce, Hon. Jaye Bradley, and Hon. Neil Harris. The Chancery Court Clerk is:
Cammie Brannan Byrd
355 Cox St., Suite A
Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone: 601-947-4801
Fax: 601-947-1300
Lucedale, the only city in George County, serves as the county seat. Other communities include Agricola, Benndale, Bexley, Crossroads, Merrill, Rocky Creek, and Buzzard Roost.
Like other Mississippi counties, George 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.
Falconberg PLLC serves clients throughout George County. You can click on the links below to contact one of our attorneys: