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What to do after a death
A one-page checklist you can print, share with family, or bring to the courthouse. It covers the first steps, the documents to gather, and your state's probate deadlines and small-estate option. Choose your state — the version you print is specific to it.
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This tool provides general educational information, not legal advice. Statutory thresholds and deadlines vary by state and county and change over time; results are estimates based on the date of death you enter. Kindeed is not a law firm. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Where a value is shown as “varies — confirm locally,” we don’t hold a verified figure and you should confirm it directly with the probate court or a licensed professional.