Free Estate Planning Tools
Understand estate planning costs and inheritance laws with our free calculators. No account required, no email needed.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Do I Need a Revocable Trust?
Answer questions about your estate size, real estate, family situation, and privacy preferences to see how a revocable trust compares to a will alone.
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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.
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Do I Need a Trust or Will?
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.
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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.
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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.
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What Are My Duties as Executor?
Complete guide for executors and personal representatives navigating probate. Court filings, creditor claims, and distribution timelines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At SimplyTrust, we believe everyone deserves access to estate planning information. Understanding probate costs and inheritance laws helps families make informed decisions about protecting their assets. These free tools exist to demystify estate planning and help you understand your options.
Our tools are organized by situation: (1) If someone just passed away, start with our Death Certificate Calculator and Estate Settlement Checklist. (2) If you're an executor, use the Executor Duties Checklist, Probate Cost Calculator, and Executor Fee Calculator. (3) If you're a trustee, see the Trustee Duties Checklist and Trustee Compensation Calculator. (4) For understanding taxes and inheritance, use the Estate & Inheritance Tax Calculator and Who Inherits Calculator.
Our calculators use current statutory rates and typical fee ranges for each state. Probate costs can vary based on estate complexity, attorney negotiations, and court requirements. Inheritance calculations are based on each state's intestacy statutes. For precise figures, consult with a licensed attorney in your state.
No. SimplyTrust is not a law firm. These are informational tools that provide general estimates and explanations of state laws. We do not review your situation or determine what is appropriate for your circumstances. For legal questions, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
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