Nothing on SmallEstateCheck is legal advice. Probate law is state law, amended on state calendars — California adjusts its limit every three years, and Illinois and Arizona both raised theirs in 2025 — which is why every number here carries a checking date (October 2026), a citation, and, where it has moved, a version by date of death.
Verdicts are computed from published probate codes and court guidance, cross-checked under the method described on our method page. Where a fact pattern sits close to a limit, involves debts that may exceed the estate, or involves a family dispute, the checker routes to a court filing or an attorney rather than guessing. If you are facing a contested estate, consult a licensed probate attorney in your state.
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