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Revocable Living Trust

Create a revocable living trust to avoid probate, protect privacy, and control asset distribution.

Last Will and Testament

Name your heirs, guardians, and final wishes. Free for every state.

Pour-Over Will

Catch anything outside your trust. Pairs with your revocable trust.

Healthcare Power of Attorney

Name someone to make medical decisions if you can't.

Financial Power of Attorney

Name someone to manage your finances if you can't.

Transfer on Death Deed

Transfer real property to a beneficiary upon your death without probate. Available in 30+ states.

EIN Application

Get a tax ID number (EIN) from the IRS for a trust or estate after someone dies.

Estate Disputes in Alabama: When Family Feuds Meet Legal Battles

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Estate Disputes in Alabama: When Family Feuds Meet Legal Battles

Alabama estate disputes reveal costly family battles over inheritance.

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Infamous Estate Disputes of Pennsylvania: Lessons from High-Profile Legal Battles

Pennsylvania estate disputes reveal costly lessons about family conflicts and poor planning.

Estate Disputes in Michigan: Lessons from Famous Family Feuds

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Estate Disputes in Michigan: Lessons from Famous Family Feuds

Famous estate disputes in Michigan reveal costly family feuds.

Estate Disputes in New Jersey: 5 Infamous Cases That Changed Everything

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Estate Disputes in New Jersey: 5 Infamous Cases That Changed Everything

Famous NJ estate battles reveal costly lessons for families.

Infamous Estate Disputes in Texas: Lessons from High-Stakes Family Battles

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Infamous Estate Disputes in Texas: Lessons from High-Stakes Family Battles

High-profile Texas estate disputes reveal costly lessons about planning.

Infamous Estate Disputes in Illinois: When Family Fortunes Turn Into Legal Battles

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Infamous Estate Disputes in Illinois: When Family Fortunes Turn Into Legal Battles

Explore Illinois’ most notorious estate disputes and family battles.

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How Much Does Probate Cost?

Estimate attorney fees, executor fees, court costs, and timeline for probating an estate in your state. See if the estate qualifies for simplified probate procedures.

How Much Can an Executor Charge?

Calculate how much an executor (personal representative) can charge for administering an estate. See if your state has statutory fees or uses reasonable compensation.

Who Inherits Without a Will?

Find out who inherits your estate and how much they get if you die without a will. Based on your state's intestate succession laws.

What's Fair Trustee Compensation?

Find out what's fair compensation for serving as trustee. Compare family, professional, and corporate trustee rates based on your situation.

How Much Are Estate & Inheritance Taxes?

Calculate federal estate tax, state estate tax (12 states + DC), and inheritance tax (5 states) for an estate or trust.

How Many Death Certificates Do I Need?

Calculate how many certified death certificates you need based on the assets and accounts you need to close. See state-specific ordering information.

Do I Need Probate?

Answer a few questions to find out if an estate needs full probate, qualifies for simplified probate, or can avoid probate entirely with a small estate affidavit.

What Does Estate Planning Actually Cost?

See the true cost of estate planning. Compare SimplyTrust, Trust & Will, LegalZoom, and attorneys including life events like marriage, divorce, and having children.

How Much Does a Revocable Living Trust Cost?

Compare the cost of creating a revocable living trust. See how SimplyTrust, Trust & Will, LegalZoom, and attorneys compare over 5 years including life events.

How Much Does a Will Cost?

Compare the cost of creating a will. See document costs plus probate fees your heirs will pay. Compare SimplyTrust, Trust & Will, LegalZoom, and attorneys.

How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

Calculate how much life insurance coverage you need. Accounts for income replacement, debt payoff, college funding, and state-specific factors like cost of living and estate taxes.

I'm Inheriting - What Should I Expect?

Find out what to expect when inheriting money, property, or other assets. See timeline estimates, inheritance tax implications, and understand what the executor or trustee is handling behind the scenes.

Are My Beneficiary Designations Protected?

See how your state handles beneficiary designations after divorce, inherited IRA creditor protection, and spousal consent requirements for retirement accounts.

What Are the Estate Laws in My State?

Understand your state's estate planning landscape. See will execution requirements, probate procedures, trust administration rules, and what happens if you die without a plan.

Check Your State

How Do Trust Laws Differ Between States?

See side-by-side differences in trust execution requirements, remote notarization, transfer-on-death deeds, and administration rules. Calculate settlement costs for each state.

How Do I Sign Estate Documents?

Understand what you need to execute your estate planning documents. Check witness requirements, notarization rules, and whether you can sign remotely via video call (RON).

Check Requirements

Will My Estate Documents Transfer?

Moving states? Find out if your will, trust, healthcare proxy, or power of attorney will be recognized in your new state. See the legal basis for interstate recognition and any potential issues.

Check Portability

Do I Need a Revocable Trust?

Answer questions about your estate size, real estate ownership, marital status, and family situation to see how a revocable trust compares to a will alone. Includes estimated probate costs for your state.

Do I Need a TOD Deed?

Answer questions about your property type, ownership structure, and estate plan to see if a TOD deed is the right approach. Includes state-specific availability, signing requirements, and recording fees.

Can I Self-File Probate?

Get a score-based recommendation on whether self-filing probate is right for your situation. See estimated savings vs. hiring an attorney and get a step-by-step checklist.

What Are the Creditor Claim Deadlines?

See when creditors must file claims, what notice you must publish, whether direct notice is required, and the statutory priority for paying debts. Enter dates to calculate specific deadlines.

Check Deadlines

How Do Estate Planning Services Compare?

See real pricing data, digital experience differences, and state-specific signing requirements for LegalZoom, Trust & Will, and SimplyTrust. Toggle between trust and will to see how each service compares.

Do I Have to File Tax Returns for Someone Who Died?

See which federal and state tax returns need to be filed after a death. Check income tax, estate tax, and fiduciary return requirements with deadlines, form links, and tax clearance rules.

Check Requirements

What Are My Personal Items Worth for Probate?

Estimate the fair market value of furniture, electronics, clothing, appliances, and more. See how reporting accurate values instead of purchase prices can reduce probate fees in your state.

Trust or Will: Which Costs Less?

Compare trusts vs wills for your specific situation. See probate costs, trust administration expenses, and whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures based on your state and estate value.

Compare Options

How Do I Settle an Estate?

Get a personalized checklist for settling an estate after someone passes away. Covers trust administration, probate, and intestate estates.

What Are My Duties as Trustee?

Step-by-step guide for successor trustees administering a trust. Understand your duties, notification deadlines, and asset management responsibilities.

What Are My Duties as Executor?

Complete guide for executors and personal representatives navigating probate. Court filings, creditor claims, and distribution timelines.

As life happens, SimplyTrust

Major life events trigger the need for estate planning. Select a life event to learn what you need to know.

New Baby or Adoption

New Baby or Adoption

Your family is growing. Your protection should too. Guardian nominations, trusts for minors, beneficiary updates, and the documents new parents need in place.

Marriage

Marriage

Starting a life together means planning for it. Beneficiary updates, asset titling, powers of attorney, and what blended families need to know.

Divorce

Divorce

Your life is changing. Your documents should too. Beneficiary updates, trust replacement, POA revocations, and the steps to protect your independent future.

Loss of a Spouse

Loss of a Spouse

When you're ready, this won't take long. Settling the estate, claiming survivor benefits, retitling assets, and updating your own plan.

New Home

New Home

Your home is probably your biggest asset. Protect it like one. Property titling, trust ownership, and how to keep your home out of probate.

Inheritance

Inheritance

Inheriting assets brings responsibility. How to manage, protect, and plan for inherited wealth — including tax implications and trust options.

Retirement

Retirement

Retirement changes your financial picture. Healthcare directives, beneficiary reviews, long-term care planning, and protecting what you've built.

Serious Diagnosis

Serious Diagnosis

A serious diagnosis changes priorities. Healthcare proxies, financial powers of attorney, and the documents that ensure your wishes are honored.

Moving to a New State

Moving to a New State

State laws vary significantly for wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. What to review after relocating to make sure your estate plan still works.

Death of a Parent

Death of a Parent

Losing a parent is overwhelming. What needs to happen next — settling the estate, navigating probate, and the steps to move forward.

Named as Executor

Being named executor means navigating probate, managing assets, and distributing the estate. What's expected, what you can charge, and how to start.

Named as Trustee

Named as Trustee

Being named trustee means managing trust assets and carrying out the grantor's wishes. Your duties, timeline, compensation, and how to get started.

View All Life Events

All 12 life event guides