State guides
Choose a state to see how estate outcomes work by law.
Each guide explains intestacy rules, probate steps, guardianship defaults, and tax exposure in plain language. Education only, no legal advice.
What you will learn
How assets transfer when there is no will and the state controls distribution.
What probate typically looks like, including court steps and public record exposure.
How guardianship decisions are made for minors when there is no plan.
What estate or inheritance taxes apply in your state and how federal rules interact.