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What to Do When Someone Dies, State by State

Probate, death certificates, and estate law vary by state — sometimes significantly. Find your state below for guidance specific to where the death occurred.

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Every state guide covers death certificates, probate basics, and any genuinely distinctive local rules — not generic filler repeated across states. For general guidance that applies everywhere, see our core probate and estate administration guide.