Probate, explained — and handled for you
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate — proving the will, paying debts, and transferring what's left to the people who inherit. It's mostly administration: months of forms, deadlines, and phone calls. Kindred does that work for a flat fee, and brings in a licensed attorney where your state requires one.
What probate actually involves
- 1Open the case and get the executor or administrator appointed by the court.
- 2Inventory and value the assets, and notify banks, agencies, and creditors.
- 3Pay valid debts, taxes, and expenses from the estate.
- 4Account for everything and distribute what's left to the heirs.
The rules — what it costs, how long it takes, and whether you need a lawyer — change from state to state. Pick yours below.
Find the rules for your state
California
California probate is the most expensive in the country — we handle the administration for a flat fee.
Texas
Texas probate, fully handled — Kindred does the administration and pairs you with the attorney Texas requires.
Florida
Florida probate, handled end to end — with the attorney Florida requires built into one price.
New York
New York's Surrogate's Court, handled — Kindred does the administration and keeps the case moving.
Illinois
Illinois probate, handled — and many estates can skip it with a small-estate affidavit.
Arizona
Arizona probate is simpler than most — let Kindred carry the administration.
Georgia
Georgia probate, handled for a flat fee — from year's support to full administration.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania probate and inheritance tax, handled — from the Register of Wills to final distribution.
Ohio
Ohio probate, handled end to end — with the attorney Ohio requires built into one price.
North Carolina
North Carolina probate, handled — from the Clerk of Court to final distribution.
Colorado
Colorado probate is simpler than most — Kindred carries the administration for a flat fee.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts probate, handled — from the Probate and Family Court to final distribution.
Nevada
Nevada probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
South Carolina
South Carolina probate, handled — from informal probate to final distribution.
Alabama
Alabama probate, handled end to end — with the attorney Alabama requires built into one price.
Alaska
Alaska probate, handled — from the Superior Court to final distribution.
Arkansas
Arkansas probate, handled — from the Circuit Court to final distribution.
Connecticut
Connecticut probate, handled — from the Probate Court to final distribution.
Delaware
Delaware probate, handled — from the Register of Wills to final distribution.
District of Columbia
D.C. probate, handled — from the Superior Court to final distribution.
Hawaii
Hawaii probate, handled — from the Circuit Court to final distribution.
Idaho
Idaho probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
Indiana
Indiana probate, handled — from the Circuit or Superior Court to final distribution.
Iowa
Iowa probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
Kansas
Kansas probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
Kentucky
Kentucky probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
Louisiana
Louisiana succession, handled — Kindred navigates the unique civil-law process.
Maine
Maine probate, handled — from the Probate Court to final distribution.
Maryland
Maryland probate, handled — from the Register of Wills to final distribution.
Michigan
Michigan probate, handled — from the Probate Court to final distribution.
Minnesota
Minnesota probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
Mississippi
Mississippi probate, handled — from the Chancery Court to final distribution.
Missouri
Missouri probate, handled — from the Circuit Court to final distribution.
Montana
Montana probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
Nebraska
Nebraska probate, handled — from the County Court to final distribution.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire probate, handled — from the Probate Court to final distribution.
New Jersey
New Jersey probate, handled — from the Surrogate's Court to final distribution.
New Mexico
New Mexico probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
North Dakota
North Dakota probate, handled — from the County Court to final distribution.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
Oregon
Oregon probate, handled — from the Circuit Court to final distribution.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island probate, handled — from the Probate Court to final distribution.
South Dakota
South Dakota probate, handled — from the Circuit Court to final distribution.
Tennessee
Tennessee probate, handled — from the Probate Court or County Court to final distribution.
Utah
Utah probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
Vermont
Vermont probate, handled — from the Probate Division to final distribution.
Virginia
Virginia probate, handled — from the Circuit Court to final distribution.
Washington
Washington probate, handled — from the Superior Court to final distribution.
West Virginia
West Virginia probate, handled — from the County Commission to final distribution.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin probate, handled — from the Circuit Court to final distribution.
Wyoming
Wyoming probate, handled — from the District Court to final distribution.
Don't see your state yet? We work in all 50 states — tell us where the estate is and we'll confirm exactly what's needed.
You don't have to carry this alone.
Tell us about the estate on a free, no-obligation call. We'll map out exactly what needs to happen — and how we'd take it off your plate.
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