About SmallEstateBypass

We built this tool after watching family members spend thousands of dollars and wait months to settle estates that should have been simple.

In most U.S. states, if the estate is small enough, you can skip full probate. The shortcut is a sworn statement called a small estate affidavit. It is often one page. But most families never hear about it.

The catch is that the form, the dollar limit, and the rules change from state to state. The county court website rarely explains the process in plain English.

We built SmallEstateBypass to close that gap. One tool. One fee. One clear answer about whether you qualify and what to file.

We are not a law firm. We do not give legal advice. We prepare self help legal forms. If your situation is complex, we will tell you to hire a lawyer.