Probate Laws: 50 States
Published August 28, 2024
Written by LifeCloud Team
The probate process is legal and occurs after a person has passed away. It involves proving the validity of the deceased person's will, identifying and valuing their assets, paying off any outstanding debts or taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to their beneficiaries according to the terms of the will (or according to state law if there is no will).
The probate process can vary depending on the state where the deceased person lived, as each state has its own laws and regulations governing probate proceedings. The process can often be lengthy, expensive, and emotionally taxing for the deceased person's loved ones. Below are a collection of links to each states probate laws.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
• Arkansas Circuit Courts Probate Division
California
Colorado
Connecticut
• Probate Courts and Procedures
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
• Cumberland County Probate Court
Maryland
• Administering Estates in Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
• New Hampshire Probate Courts
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
• North Carolina Probate Court
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.