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.
SMALLESTATEBYPASS.COM
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.
Check Your State$59 one time. 14 day refund. Instant download.
We are not a law firm and this is not legal advice. This is a self help document preparation service.
SMALLESTATEBYPASS.COMSAMPLE
Texas Small Estate Affidavit Sample
DecedentJane M. Doe
Date of deathApril 1, 2025
Estate value$48,200 (under the $75,000 Texas limit)
AffiantJohn Doe (Spouse)
Status
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51State and DC guides
YesEvery guide cites statute
10Minutes to complete
$59One time flat fee
A CLEARER WAY THROUGH
This tool does one thing
Built by people who prepare legal documents for a living
The team behind this tool has spent years helping families complete court forms and estate paperwork. We built it because probate is unnecessarily hard for families who are already grieving. We are not a law firm and we do not give legal advice. We prepare documents.
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 We do not publish customer reviews yet.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.
THE PROCESS
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.
THE DIRECTORY
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
THE PACKAGE
What you get for $59
- A filled small estate affidavit or petition for your state
- A filing guide with the correct court or agency address
- A checklist of documents to attach
- A plain language explanation of what happens after you file
One time payment. No subscription. 14 day refund.
Check Your StateSee what you get before you pay
We offer a redacted sample of a prepared packet. You will see the small estate affidavit with key fields labeled. You will see the filing guide. You will see the document checklist.
Nothing hidden. Nothing confusing.
See a redacted sampleWho 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.
QUESTIONS
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.