Free Probate Tools & Calculators
Every tool is free, works in your browser, and needs no sign-up. Use them to figure out where to file, what probate will cost, and whether you can skip it.
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Probate Court Locator
Find which court handles probate in your state and how to pinpoint the county courthouse.
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Probate Cost Calculator
Estimate attorney fees, executor fees, and court costs for an estate — by state.
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Estate Complexity Quiz
Answer six questions to see whether your estate is simple, moderate, or complex — and what to do.
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Small Estate Threshold Checker
See if the estate qualifies for a small-estate affidavit or simplified transfer in your state.
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Probate Documents Checklist
Track every document you need, organized by phase, with a live progress meter.
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Executor's Checklist
A step-by-step task list for executors and administrators, from first filing to closing.
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Estate Bank Account Guide
A readiness checker for opening the estate account — what banks require and when.
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Final Accounting Guide
How to prepare the final accounting that closes the estate and distributes assets.
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EIN for Estate
How to get the estate's federal tax ID (EIN) — the free IRS step banks require.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you're at the very beginning, start with the estate complexity quiz to gauge what you're dealing with, then the small estate checker to see whether you can avoid full probate entirely. If you do need to file, the court locator shows you where, and the cost calculator tells you roughly what to budget. For the full picture in your state, see the state probate guides.
Prefer to hand it to a professional?
These tools are free forever — but if the estate is complex or you'd rather not do it yourself, a probate attorney can take it on, usually paid from the estate.