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Rules in your state
The state rules this guide has checked against official sources, in one place. Anything not yet checked says so and links to your state's courts.
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Choose your loved one's state. Each rule shows where it comes from and when it was checked. Laws change, so confirm anything important with the court, a state agency or an attorney.
Rules that differ by state
- Small estates
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- State estate tax
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- State inheritance tax
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- Transfer-on-death deed for a home
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- Community property
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- Signing a will
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- Self-proving affidavit
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- Signing a living trust
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- Adult Protective Services
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Sources
- Research notes: sources for every state rule
Last reviewed: September 28, 2026