A teaching tool
Do I need probate
Five questions. Your route lights as you answer, and ends on the honest name for where you stand.
Question 1 of up to 5
Is there property in their name alone, with no beneficiary and no joint owner?
Every route here is a guide to the question, not a ruling for your state. Small estate thresholds, transfer on death rules, and simplified procedures are set by statute and vary widely. Confirm your state's rule with the county probate court or an attorney.