Probate Guides by State
Every state has different probate laws and timelines. Find state-specific information about probate in your state and learn how an inheritance advance can help you access your money faster.
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Texas (TX)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Texas has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Independent administration available (faster, less court supervision)
View Texas Guide
New York (NY)
Typical probate timeline: 9-15 months
- •New York has a state estate tax (threshold: $6.94 million)
- •No inheritance tax - beneficiaries don't pay tax on what they receive
View New York Guide
California (CA)
Typical probate timeline: 12-18 months
- •California has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Probate fees are set by statute (percentage of estate value)
View California Guide
Florida (FL)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Florida has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Summary administration available for estates under $75,000
View Florida Guide
Georgia (GA)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Georgia has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Year's Support allows spouse/minor children to petition for living expenses
View Georgia Guide
Pennsylvania (PA)
Typical probate timeline: 9-12 months
- •Pennsylvania has an INHERITANCE TAX (one of only 6 states)
- •Tax rates: 0% for spouse, 4.5% for direct descendants, 12% for siblings, 15% for others
View Pennsylvania Guide
Ohio (OH)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Ohio has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Summary release available for estates under $35,000
View Ohio Guide
Illinois (IL)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Illinois has a state estate tax (threshold: $4 million)
- •No inheritance tax - beneficiaries don't pay tax on what they receive
View Illinois Guide
North Carolina (NC)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •North Carolina has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Small estates under $20,000 may use simplified collection by affidavit
View North Carolina Guide
Michigan (MI)
Typical probate timeline: 5-12 months
- •Michigan has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Simplified procedures available for estates under $24,000
View Michigan Guide
Virginia (VA)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Virginia has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Small estates under $50,000 may qualify for summary procedures
View Virginia Guide
Arizona (AZ)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •Arizona has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Community property state - affects how spousal property is treated
View Arizona Guide
Massachusetts (MA)
Typical probate timeline: 12-18 months
- •Massachusetts has a state estate tax (threshold: $2 million)
- •No inheritance tax - beneficiaries don't pay tax on what they receive
View Massachusetts Guide
Washington (WA)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •Washington has a state estate tax (threshold: $2.193 million)
- •No inheritance tax - beneficiaries don't pay tax on what they receive
View Washington Guide
Maryland (MD)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Maryland has BOTH estate tax AND inheritance tax (only state with both)
- •Estate tax threshold: $5 million
View Maryland Guide
New Jersey (NJ)
Typical probate timeline: 9-12 months
- •New Jersey has an INHERITANCE TAX (one of only 6 states)
- •Tax rates: Class A (spouse, children, parents) pay 0%; Class C (siblings) pay 11-14%; Class D (others) pay 15-16%
View New Jersey Guide
Colorado (CO)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Colorado has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Informal probate available for uncontested estates
View Colorado Guide
Tennessee (TN)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •Tennessee has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Tennessee eliminated its inheritance tax in 2016
View Tennessee Guide
Indiana (IN)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Indiana has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Indiana repealed its inheritance tax in 2013
View Indiana Guide
Minnesota (MN)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Minnesota has a state estate tax (threshold: $3 million)
- •No inheritance tax - beneficiaries don't pay tax on what they receive
View Minnesota Guide
Missouri (MO)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Missouri has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Independent administration available (less court supervision)
View Missouri Guide
South Carolina (SC)
Typical probate timeline: 8-12 months
- •South Carolina has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Small estates under $25,000 may use simplified procedures
View South Carolina Guide
Louisiana (LA)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Louisiana uses civil law 'succession' instead of common law probate
- •Forced heirship rules may require children inherit minimum portion
View Louisiana Guide
Oregon (OR)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Oregon has a state estate tax (threshold: $1 million)
- •One of the lowest estate tax thresholds in the nation
View Oregon Guide
Kentucky (KY)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Kentucky has an INHERITANCE TAX (one of only 6 states)
- •Class A (spouse, children, parents) are exempt
View Kentucky Guide
Oklahoma (OK)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •Oklahoma has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Summary administration available for estates under $200,000
View Oklahoma Guide
Connecticut (CT)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Connecticut has a state estate tax (matches federal exemption at $13.61 million)
- •Each municipality has its own Probate Court
View Connecticut Guide
Iowa (IA)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Iowa has an INHERITANCE TAX (one of only 6 states)
- •Spouses and lineal heirs (children, parents) are exempt
View Iowa Guide
Nevada (NV)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •Nevada has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Community property state - affects spousal inheritance
View Nevada Guide
Wisconsin (WI)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Wisconsin has no state estate tax or inheritance tax
- •Community property state (marital property state) - affects spousal inheritance
View Wisconsin Guide
Arkansas (AR)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Small estates under $100,000 may use simplified procedures
View Arkansas Guide
Kansas (KS)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Simplified procedures for estates under $40,000
View Kansas Guide
Utah (UT)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Simplified procedures for small estates under $100,000
View Utah Guide
New Mexico (NM)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Community property state
View New Mexico Guide
Nebraska (NE)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Nebraska has an INHERITANCE TAX (one of only 6 states)
- •Spouse is exempt from inheritance tax
View Nebraska Guide
Mississippi (MS)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Small estates under $50,000 may use simplified affidavit
View Mississippi Guide
West Virginia (WV)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Small estates under $100,000 may use simplified procedures
View West Virginia Guide
Idaho (ID)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Community property state
View Idaho Guide
Hawaii (HI)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Hawaii has a state estate tax (threshold: $5.49 million)
- •No inheritance tax
View Hawaii Guide
New Hampshire (NH)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •No state income tax on wages
View New Hampshire Guide
Maine (ME)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Maine has a state estate tax (threshold: $6.8 million)
- •No inheritance tax
View Maine Guide
Rhode Island (RI)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Rhode Island has a state estate tax (threshold: $1.77 million)
- •No inheritance tax
View Rhode Island Guide
Delaware (DE)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Business-friendly legal system
View Delaware Guide
Montana (MT)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Informal probate available
View Montana Guide
South Dakota (SD)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •No state income tax
View South Dakota Guide
North Dakota (ND)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •Informal probate available
View North Dakota Guide
Alaska (AK)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •No state income tax
View Alaska Guide
Vermont (VT)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •Vermont has a state estate tax (threshold: $5 million)
- •No inheritance tax
View Vermont Guide
Wyoming (WY)
Typical probate timeline: 4-12 months
- •No state estate or inheritance tax
- •No state income tax
View Wyoming Guide
Washington DC (DC)
Typical probate timeline: 6-12 months
- •DC has an estate tax (threshold: $4.53 million)
- •No inheritance tax
View Washington DC Guide
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