Losing someone is hard enough.
Settling their estate shouldn't be.

No — and we're upfront about that. EstateMate is a guided estate management platform. We walk you through the steps your state requires, help you organize every document, and flag where professional legal help is the right call. Where the answer depends on details we can't see, we say so instead of guessing. It's built to work alongside an attorney, not instead of one — your lawyer handles the court, and EstateMate handles everything else, which is most of the work either way.

All 50 US states. Our intestate succession guidance is built from publicly available state statutes. That said, laws change — we re-check every state's figures against the primary statute every month, and still recommend verifying with a local attorney for complex situations.

Absolutely not. That's the whole point. EstateMate is designed for people who have never dealt with probate and are figuring it out for the first time while grieving. We explain every term in plain English, give context for every step, and never assume prior knowledge.

Yes — up to 6 family members can share one estate workspace. You can assign tasks, share documents, and all see the same checklist and progress. One family member is designated the estate administrator, but everyone stays informed and involved.

EstateMate handles common estate scenarios well. For situations that go beyond what a guided tool can support — contested heirs, multi-state property, business assets, or significant debt — we surface that clearly so you know when to bring in professional help. We'd rather be honest than mislead you.