Probate support for every state
State-specific forms, deadlines, and thresholds for all 50 states plus Washington DC. We know the rules so you don't have to.
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Every state has unique probate requirements. We track them all.
Special Categories
States with unique requirements
Inheritance Tax States
Special forms and deadlines for states with inheritance tax
Community Property States
Unique rules for marital property division
UPC States
Simplified probate under Uniform Probate Code
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State-by-state details
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Showing 51 of 51 states
| State | Small Estate Threshold | Creditor Period | Forms | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ALAlabama | $37,075 | 6 months | 1 | |
AKAlaska | $50K personal / $100K vehicles | Varies | 2 | |
AZArizona Community Property | $300K real + $200K personal | Varies | 2 | |
ARArkansas | $100,000 | 6 months | 2 | |
CACalifornia Community Property | $208,850 | Varies | 2 | |
COColorado | $86,000 | Varies | 2 | |
CTConnecticut | $40,000 | Varies | 2 | |
DEDelaware | $30K personal, $35K combined | 8 months | 1 | |
DCDistrict of Columbia | $40,000 | 6 months | 1 | |
FLFlorida | $75,000 | 90 days | 2 | |
GAGeorgia | $15,000 (bank release) | 3 months | 1 | |
HIHawaii | $100,000 | Varies | 2 | |
IDIdaho Community Property | $100,000 | Varies | 1 | |
ILIllinois | $150,000 | Varies | 1 | |
INIndiana | $100,000 | 3 months | 2 | |
IAIowa | $50K affidavit / $200K summary | 4 months | 1 | |
KSKansas | $75,000 | 4 months | 1 | |
KYKentucky Inheritance Tax | $30,000 | Varies | 2 | |
LALouisiana Community Property | $125,000 | Varies | 2 | |
MEMaine | $40,000 | 9 months | 1 | |
MDMaryland Inheritance Tax | $50K (or $100K if spouse sole heir) | Varies | 2 | |
MAMassachusetts | — | Varies | 2 | |
MIMichigan | $50,000 | Varies | 2 | |
MNMinnesota | $75,000 | Varies | 2 | |
MSMississippi | $100,000 | 90 days | 1 | |
MOMissouri | $40,000 | 6 months | 2 | |
MTMontana | $100,000 | 4 months | 1 | |
NENebraska Inheritance Tax | $100,000 | 60 days | 2 | |
NVNevada Community Property | $25K (or $150K for surviving spouse) | 90 days | 1 | |
NHNew Hampshire | $10,000 | 6 months | 1 | |
NJNew Jersey Inheritance Tax | $20K (next of kin), $50K (surviving spouse) | 9 months | 2 | |
NMNew Mexico Community Property | $50K personal + $500K residence (spouse) | Varies | 3 | |
NYNew York | $50,000 | 7 months | 2 | |
NCNorth Carolina | $20K ($30K if spouse) | 3 months | 1 | |
NDNorth Dakota | $50,000 | 3 months | 2 | |
OHOhio | $35K ($100K if spouse) | 6 months | 2 | |
OKOklahoma | $50K affidavit / $200K summary | 2 months | 1 | |
OROregon | $275,000 | 4 months | 1 | |
PAPennsylvania Inheritance Tax | $50,000 | 1 year | 2 | |
RIRhode Island | $15,000 | 6 months | 2 | |
SCSouth Carolina | $45,000 | 8 months | 3 | |
SDSouth Dakota | $100,000 | 4 months | 1 | |
TNTennessee | $50,000 | 4 months | 1 | |
TXTexas Community Property | $75,000 | Varies | 2 | |
UTUtah | $100,000 | 90 days | 1 | |
VTVermont | $45,000 | 4 months | 1 | |
VAVirginia | $75,000 | 1 year | 1 | |
WAWashington Community Property | $100,000 | 2 years | 1 | |
WVWest Virginia | $50,000 | 60 days | 1 | |
WIWisconsin Community Property | $50,000 | 3-4 months | 3 | |
WYWyoming | $400,000 | 3 months | 1 |
What we track for each state
Court Forms
State-specific form numbers and where to find them on official court websites
Creditor Periods
Exact deadlines for creditor claims, from 60 days to 2 years depending on state
Small Estate Thresholds
Simplified probate limits ranging from $5,000 to $275,000 by state
Milestone Deadlines
Inventory filing dates, tax return deadlines, and other key milestones
Free State Executor Checklists
Read our detailed step-by-step executor checklists for every state — covering court forms, filing fees, deadlines, and state-specific rules.
View All State GuidesDisclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws, thresholds, tax rates, and filing requirements change frequently due to state and federal legislative updates. While we strive to keep this data accurate, we cannot guarantee it reflects the most current laws in every jurisdiction. Always verify the information with your local probate court and consult a licensed estate or probate attorney in your state before making any legal or financial decisions. HeirPortal is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
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