EstateEstate planning rules, state by state
Plain-English answers on wills, power of attorney, probate and estate tax, each backed by the official statute or court page.
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California
- TOD deeds: Yes
- State estate tax: No
- Small-estate option: Small-estate affidavit
Florida
- TOD deeds: No
- State estate tax: No
- Small-estate option: Summary administration (up to $150,000)
New Hampshire
- TOD deeds: Yes
- State estate tax: No
- Small-estate option: Waiver of administration
Ohio
- TOD deeds: Yes
- State estate tax: No (repealed 2013)
- Small-estate option: Release from administration (up to $35,000)
Texas
- TOD deeds: Yes
- State estate tax: No
- Small-estate option: Small estate affidavit (up to $75,000)
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