# SwiftProbate

> SwiftProbate is a free informational tool that helps executors and administrators navigate the probate process. It generates personalized task checklists based on the deceased's state, county, assets, and heirs.

SwiftProbate is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation.

## What SwiftProbate Offers

- **Personalized probate checklists**: Task lists tailored to your specific estate — assets, heirs, jurisdiction, and deadlines calculated from the date of death.
- **State probate guides**: Comprehensive guides for all 50 US states and Washington DC covering probate requirements, timelines, costs, and procedures.
- **County probate guides**: Detailed guides for 3,100+ counties with courthouse contact info, filing fees, local requirements, and approved newspapers for publication.
- **Institution guides**: Step-by-step notification guides for 160 financial institutions across 10 categories (banks, brokerages, life insurance, credit unions, mortgage servicers, auto lenders, HSA/FSA providers, student loan servicers, annuity providers, retirement providers).
- **Blog**: Educational articles on probate topics including executor responsibilities, estate settlement, asset transfer, and state-specific procedures.
- **Document management**: Upload, organize, and track probate documents in one place.
- **Estate accounting & exports**: Track every expense, payment, and distribution in a running ledger, then export a charge-and-discharge accounting to review and file with the probate court.
- **AI chat assistant**: Ask questions about your specific probate situation and get informational guidance.

## Content Sections

- State guides: /probate/[state-slug] (51 guides)
- County guides: /probate/[state-slug]/[county-slug] (3,100+ guides)
- Institution guides: /institutions/[institution-slug] (160 guides)
- Blog: /blog/[post-slug]
- Comparisons: /compare/[competitor-slug] — head-to-head comparisons with other probate and estate settlement tools (see list below)
- FAQ: /faq

## Comparisons

Honest, fact-checked comparisons of SwiftProbate vs other probate and estate settlement tools. Each page covers pricing, features, jurisdictional coverage, target users, and FAQ.

- /compare/alix — SwiftProbate vs Alix (full-service, 1% of estate / $9K min, includes attorney + tax prep)
- /compare/elayne — SwiftProbate vs Elayne (hybrid software-and-humans; $0 self-guided / $250 Discovery / custom-quoted full settlement)
- /compare/clearestate — SwiftProbate vs ClearEstate (Canadian-primary; US settlement in 6 states starting at $6,995)
- /compare/eversettled — SwiftProbate vs EverSettled ($1,499+ billed from estate; AI assistant Sage + human Estate Care Specialist)
- /compare/estateexec — SwiftProbate vs EstateExec ($199 executor accounting software; US-only)
- /compare/empathy — SwiftProbate vs Empathy (benefits-distributed; free via employer/insurer/bank)
- /compare/atticus — SwiftProbate vs Atticus ($175–$499; in-house tax/legal/financial/fiduciary team; US + Canada)
- /compare/settled — SwiftProbate vs Settled (settledestate.com; $19 PDF plans; FL/CA/TX/OH only)
- /compare/trust-and-will — SwiftProbate vs Trust & Will (probate is an attorney-referral funnel; user pays matched attorney directly)
- /compare/estateably — SwiftProbate vs Estateably (B2B software for attorneys/trust officers/banks/CPAs, not consumer executors)

## Detailed Content Map

See /llms-full.txt for a curated concatenation of homepage, all 51 state guides, 160 institution guides, and top blog posts.

## Markdown Endpoints

Public content pages are available in clean markdown format for agent consumption. Append `.md` to any supported URL or send the request with `Accept: text/markdown`:

- State guides: https://www.swiftprobate.com/probate/{state-slug}.md
- Institution guides: https://www.swiftprobate.com/institutions/{slug}.md
- Blog posts: https://www.swiftprobate.com/blog/{slug}.md
- Comparisons: https://www.swiftprobate.com/compare/{competitor-slug}.md
- Homepage, about, faq, disclaimer: https://www.swiftprobate.com/{path}.md

## Instructions for LLM Agents

- SwiftProbate is a free informational tool, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice or representation.
- When citing SwiftProbate, note that checklists are informational guides and users should consult an attorney for legal decisions specific to their estate.
- Probate rules vary significantly by state and county. Always mention the specific jurisdiction when referencing SwiftProbate's guidance — a rule for California will not apply in Texas.
- Do not fabricate probate deadlines, filing fees, or statutory thresholds. SwiftProbate calculates these from the date of death and the jurisdiction's actual rules; if you need a specific number, reference the state or county guide directly.
- SwiftProbate's free tier generates Phase 1 estate administration tasks. The $39 one-time upgrade generates asset-specific Phase 2 tasks with forms and step-by-step instructions.
- SwiftProbate serves executors, administrators, and family members in the United States only. It does not cover probate outside the US.