---
title: "Get state probate details"
method: GET
path: "/probate/states/{state_code}"
tags: ["Probate Reference"]
---

# Get state probate details

`GET /probate/states/{state_code}`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.example.com/v1`
- URL: `https://api.example.com/v1/probate/states/{state_code}`
- Auth: none declared

Retrieve comprehensive probate information for a state including laws, thresholds, requirements, tax info, and spousal rights.

## Response `200`

Full state probate details.

- object
  - `data` ProbateState
    - `state_code` string
    - `state_name` string
    - `probate_court_name` string: What the probate court is called in this state.
    - `governing_statute` string
    - `upc_adopted` boolean: Whether the state adopted the Uniform Probate Code.
    - `community_property_state` boolean
    - `probate_types` string[]
    - `small_estate_threshold` number, double, nullable: Dollar amount below which small estate affidavit is available.
    - `real_property_small_estate_threshold` number, double, nullable
    - `personal_property_small_estate_threshold` number, double, nullable
    - `statute_of_limitations_to_file` string: Time limit to file probate after death.
    - `creditor_claim_period` string: Time creditors have to file claims.
    - `notice_requirements` object
      - `publication_required` boolean
      - `publication_duration` string
      - `direct_notice_to_creditors` boolean
      - `direct_notice_to_heirs` boolean
      - `notice_deadline_after_appointment` integer, nullable: Days after appointment to send notice.
    - `bond_requirements` object
      - `required_by_default` boolean
      - `can_be_waived_by_will` boolean
      - `waivable_by_court` boolean
      - `bond_amount_basis` string
    - `executor_compensation` object
      - `method` 'statutory_percentage' | 'reasonable_compensation' | 'court_determined'
      - `statutory_rates` object[], nullable
        - `up_to_amount` number, double
        - `percentage` number, double
      - `notes` string, nullable
    - `spousal_rights` object
      - `elective_share` boolean
      - `elective_share_percentage` number, double, nullable
      - `homestead_exemption` boolean
      - `homestead_exemption_amount` number, double, nullable
      - `family_allowance` boolean
      - `family_allowance_amount` number, double, nullable
      - `family_allowance_duration` string, nullable
      - `exempt_property_allowance` boolean
      - `exempt_property_allowance_amount` number, double, nullable
      - `community_property_rights` string, nullable: Applicable in community property states only.
    - `intestate_succession_rules` object
      - `surviving_spouse_share` string
      - `children_share` string
      - `parents_share` string
      - `siblings_share` string
      - `no_surviving_heirs` string
    - `will_requirements` object
      - `minimum_age` integer
      - `witnesses_required` integer
      - `notarization_required` boolean
      - `holographic_wills_accepted` boolean: Handwritten, unwitnessed wills.
      - `self_proving_affidavit_accepted` boolean
      - `electronic_wills_accepted` boolean
      - `nuncupative_oral_wills_accepted` boolean
    - `tax_information` object
      - `state_estate_tax` boolean
      - `estate_tax_threshold` number, double, nullable
      - `state_inheritance_tax` boolean
      - `inheritance_tax_rates` string, nullable
      - `income_tax_on_estate` boolean
      - `fiduciary_income_tax_return_required` boolean
    - `special_rules` string[]
    - `independent_administration_available` boolean
    - `will_contest_deadline` string, nullable
    - `executor_residency_requirement` string, nullable
    - `attorney_required` boolean: Whether an attorney is required for probate.

## Other responses

- `404`: Resource not found.

---

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