Each link goes to an official page run by that state's courts or state government, opened and checked on 2026-10-07. Pages move; if a link fails, search the page title on the state court's website.
Each state sets its own rules for estates, including whether a court case is needed and who can act. We don't summarize or interpret them; these pages do. Where a state has no single statewide page about estates, the link is the state's general self-help page or court directory, marked (general page), so you can find the local office.
Not legal or tax advice. Free official help comes first: the Social Security Administration, the IRS, USAGov and your state's courts publish free guidance, and IRS forms and an estate EIN are free. This kit is a convenience, not a requirement; you don't need it to settle an estate.
Instant download. 14-day no-questions refund. Edition 1.0, dated 2026-10-07. For use in any state; state court rules you look up on your state's own page.