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Settle an estate step by step, in one workspace

The Settled workspace turns a few answers into your state’s probate plan: every step it requires, with each deadline computed from the date of death and the statute behind it. Free, and with no account, you see how big the job is and your first statute-cited deadline. The complete plan opens the rest and the tools that go with it.

Settled Estate cover: the free probate workspace for settling an estate step by step

How it works

  1. 1

    Answer a few questions

    The state, the date of death, and whether there is a will. That is enough to build your roadmap. No account, no card.

  2. 2

    See what your estate involves

    Free: how many steps your state requires, how many carry a date set by statute, and your first deadline by name, date, and who set it.

  3. 3

    Open the plan and work it

    The complete plan shows every step and date, and adds assets, a ledger, the court-ready accounting, documents, reminders, and family sharing.

What you can do in the workspace

Everything an executor tracks in spreadsheets, folders, and sticky notes lives in one place, organized around your state’s actual requirements.

Statute-cited deadlines

Every deadline is computed from the date of death and cites the state statute it comes from, so you can verify it yourself.

A working task checklist

Mark tasks in progress, done, or not applicable. Your progress is saved and picks up where you left off.

Assets, ledger, and accounting

Record what the estate owns and what moves in and out. The charge-and-discharge accounting stays reconciled by construction.

Document storage

Keep the will, letters, statements, and receipts with the estate they belong to instead of a folder on someone’s desk.

Bring in a co-executor

Invite a sibling or co-executor to the same workspace so everyone sees the same tasks and numbers.

An assistant that knows your estate

Ask what a task means or what your accounting shows. It reads your estate’s data and explains the general process for your state. Not legal advice.

Free shows you the size of the job and your first statute-cited deadline. Everything on this list comes with the complete plan. The table below draws the line exactly.

Free and complete plans

Starting is free: the questions, how many steps and statute-set dates your estate carries, your first deadline, and 10 questions to the estate assistant. The complete plan is a one-time $39 payment that opens the rest of the roadmap and every tool above. There is no subscription in either plan.

30-day money-back guarantee, no reason needed. Email [email protected] within 30 days of your purchase and we refund the full amount. Read the refund policy.

What you getFreeComplete ($39 one time)
Answer the questions and create your estateIncludedIncluded
How many steps your state requires, and how many carry a statute-set dateIncludedIncluded
Your first statute-cited deadline, by name and dateIncludedIncluded
The rest of the roadmap: every step, with every statute-cited dateNot includedIncluded
Asset inventory and estate ledgerNot includedIncluded, unlimited
Estate assistant questions10 includedUnlimited
Everything else in the workspace: task checklist, court-ready accounting, document storage, co-executors and heirs, email reminders, estate packet and exportNot includedIncluded

Wondering what the process itself costs? See what probate costs and the per-state fee calculator.

Start where you are

A few questions, then a free preview of your plan. No account, no card, no signup.

One-time payment for the complete plan. No subscription either way. 30-day money-back guarantee, no reason needed. Refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is free, and what costs money?
Free, with no account and no card: you answer the questions, then see how many steps your state requires, how many of them carry a date set by statute, and your first deadline by name and date with the government that set it. You also get 10 questions to the estate assistant. The one-time complete plan opens the rest of the roadmap and the tools: unlimited assets and ledger entries, the court-ready accounting, document storage, sharing with co-executors and heirs, email reminders, the estate packet and data export, and unlimited assistant questions.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can answer the questions and see your first statute-cited deadline immediately. Adding an email later saves the workspace so you can reach it from another device; that step is optional.
Which states does it support?
It supports 30 states today, using the same verified state data behind this site's probate guides. If your state is not supported yet, you can leave an email and we will let you know when it is.
What does the complete plan add for $39?
It opens the rest of your roadmap, meaning every step with every statute-cited deadline, and the tools: unlimited assets and ledger entries, the court-ready charge-and-discharge accounting, document storage, sharing with co-executors and heirs, email reminders before your deadlines, unlimited questions to the estate assistant, and a printable estate packet with a full data export. It is a one-time $39 payment, not a subscription. 30-day money-back guarantee, no reason needed. The full refund policy is in our Terms.
Is this legal advice?
No. Settled is an informational tool, not a law firm. The workspace explains the general process and organizes your work; confirm anything specific to your situation with the probate court or a licensed attorney.

There is no rush on this. When you are ready, a short assessment can help you see whether probate is needed.

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in your state can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.