In general, when someone dies, the estate must go through probate which can be a complicated and lengthy process. But many states provide less complicated options for smaller estates.

Click below to learn more about the small estate procedures available in your state.

		Alabama	Illinois	Montana	Puerto Rico
		Alaska	Indiana	Nebraska	Rhode Island
		Arizona	Iowa	Nevada	South Carolina
		Arkansas	Kansas	New Hampshire	South Dakota
		California	Kentucky	New Jersey	Tennessee
		Colorado	Louisiana	New Mexico	Texas
		Connecticut	Maine	New York	Utah
		Delaware	Maryland	North Carolina	Vermont
		District of Columbia	Massachusetts	North Dakota	Virginia
		Florida	Michigan	Ohio	Washington
		Georgia	Minnesota	Oklahoma	West Virginia
		Hawaii	Mississippi	Oregon	Wisconsin
		Idaho	Missouri	Pennsylvania	Wyoming