Avoid Probate for Small Estates
Find out if you qualify under your state's small estate rules. If you do, you get a filled package and a filing guide in about 10 minutes.
$59 one time. 14 day refund. Instant download.
Independent of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This is not a government website.
Texas Small Estate Affidavit Sample
This tool does one thing
Check eligibility against your state's rules, then deliver a filing package. That is it. No legal marketplace, no upsell.
Built by a former DHS Chief of Staff
The person behind this spent years running operations inside the federal government. He built this tool because probate is unnecessarily hard for families who are already grieving. Independent of DHS. This is not a government website.
Every state guide cites the statute
Each state guide shows the statute, the dollar limit, the waiting period, and who is allowed to file.
Private by default
Your answers fill your forms and nothing else. Files are stored privately and only your session can download them.
14 day refund
If the package does not help your situation, email us within 14 days and we refund you. No questions.
Self help legal forms. We are not a law firm. We do not publish customer reviews yet. The 14 day refund is the guarantee instead. Thresholds change. Confirm with your county clerk or a licensed attorney if your situation involves contested heirs, a business, or property in more than one state.
How it works
Four steps for straightforward personal property estates.
Choose your state
Pick where the deceased lived. Every state has its own limit and its own rules.
Answer a few questions
Three short screens. If your situation does not qualify, the tool tells you right away. That is the point.
Pay $59 once
Checkout opens only if you qualify. No subscription, no recurring charge.
Download and file
You get a filled PDF and a filing guide by email. Print it, sign it, and file it.
State guides
Every state and DC, with the dollar limit for each.
South
- Alabama($47,000)
- Arkansas($100,000)
- Delaware($50,000)
- District of Columbia($80,000)
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky($30,000)
- Louisiana($200,000)
- Maryland($50,000)
- Mississippi($100,000)
- North Carolina($20,000)
- Oklahoma($50,000)
- South Carolina($45,000)
- Tennessee($50,000)
- Texas($75,000)
- Virginia($75,000)
- West Virginia($50,000)
West
Northeast
Who this is for
Spouses, adult children, and other heirs handling bank accounts, vehicles, and personal property under their state's small estate limit. People who want a clear checklist instead of guessing on a court website.
Who this is not for
Contested estates, businesses, and large real estate holdings. Those situations need a licensed attorney.
FAQ
What is a small estate affidavit?
A small estate affidavit is a legal document that lets heirs collect personal property from someone who died without going through full probate. It only works when the estate is under the dollar limit set by the state where the person lived.
How do I know if I qualify?
The tool checks three things. The total value of the estate, the state where the person lived, and the type of property involved. If the estate is over the state limit, or if it includes certain real estate, the tool tells you right away.
What do I get for $59?
A filled small estate affidavit or petition for your state, plus a filing guide that tells you where to send it and what to attach. The file arrives by email and is also available for download after checkout.
Do you file the paperwork for me?
No. You print the document, sign it, and file it with the court or present it to the bank or asset holder. The tool only prepares the paperwork. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.