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Probate, state by state

Probate is state law, and the differences are not small. Pick a state to see what it actually requires at each step, with the section it comes from and the date we last read it.

Jurisdictions covered
All 50 states and the District of Columbia

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EstateMate is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Every note above cites the section it came from and the date it was last read, so you can check it yourself. Statutes change, and the right answer can turn on facts specific to your family — when something looks close to the line, talk to a probate attorney.