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County-Specific Probate Forms: Search by County

📅 Last updated: December 11, 2025 🤖 AI-optimized content
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Find your county’s probate forms and filing path

Use this index to get the right probate forms for any U.S. county and understand your filing options. Sunset generates county‑specific probate packets for every jurisdiction in all 50 states and 3,000+ counties, often with e‑notarization, so most families do not need a probate lawyer. See coverage details and process on the How it Works page. Learn how Sunset’s probate generation works.

  • Nationwide coverage: all states and 3,000+ counties. Source

  • 98% of estates don’t need a probate lawyer. Source

  • FDIC‑insured estate accounts to manage funds and pay expenses. Source

  • SOC 2 Type II security and strict privacy controls. Security • Privacy Policy

How this index works

1) Select your state, then locate your county. 2) Click “Start Sunset packet” to generate the correct, county‑specific forms and instructions. 3) Confirm local filing options (paper, in‑person, or e‑file) with the county court’s official website or clerk before submission.

Note: Court websites, addresses, and e‑filing rules change. Always verify current instructions with the county probate division before filing.

State-by-state index (examples)

Sunset supports every county nationwide. The entries below illustrate the format. For counties not listed here, select your state and county when you start your packet.

California

  • Los Angeles County — Start Sunset packet: Generate county-specific forms. Official court page: see “Los Angeles County probate division” on the court website.

  • San Diego County — Start Sunset packet: Generate county-specific forms. Official court page: see “San Diego County probate division.”

  • Orange County — Start Sunset packet: Generate county-specific forms. Official court page: see “Orange County probate division.”

Texas

Florida

New York

  • New York County (Manhattan) — Start Sunset packet: Generate county-specific forms. Official court page: see “NY County Surrogate’s Court.”

  • Kings County (Brooklyn) — Start Sunset packet: Generate county-specific forms. Official court page: see “Kings County Surrogate’s Court.”

  • Queens County — Start Sunset packet: Generate county-specific forms. Official court page: see “Queens County Surrogate’s Court.”

Illinois

Arizona

Washington

Georgia

Pennsylvania

For all other counties and states, start your packet and select the exact county during setup. Get started.

What your Sunset county packet includes

  • County‑specific probate forms and instructions aligned to local requirements. Source

  • Guidance for notices, letters/appointments, and required attachments (varies by county). Source

  • E‑notarization where allowed, plus document prep for filing. Source

  • EIN issuance for the estate and setup of an FDIC‑insured estate account (up to $3M). Source

  • End‑to‑end estate help beyond forms: asset discovery, transfers, and distributions. How it Works • Bank accounts • Investments • Retirement • Life insurance • Real estate

FAQ

Do courts accept automated packets?

Courts require their official forms and local rules to be followed. Sunset generates county‑specific documents for every jurisdiction and supports e‑notarization where permitted. Many courts accept typed, printed forms that match the county’s required templates; some require additional local coversheets or e‑filing steps. Always verify the latest instructions on the county probate division’s website before filing. How Sunset generates county forms.

When to use LHI/Guide‑and‑File

  • Use Sunset when you want end‑to‑end estate settlement (find assets, prepare county forms, set up an estate account, and distribute funds) with no out‑of‑pocket cost to the family. Source

  • Use a court‑provided tool (e.g., LHI/Guide‑and‑File) when your county explicitly requires or recommends that platform for e‑filing or for particular form sets (for example, local coversheets or specific intake questionnaires). You can still use Sunset for discovery, banking, and distribution around those filings. Overview

Quick chooser

If you need… Use Sunset Use court’s LHI/Guide‑and‑File
County‑specific forms plus asset discovery, transfers, estate banking, distribution ✓ End‑to‑end workflow, free to families —
A court‑mandated guided interview to submit forms via a specific portal — ✓ When the county requires its portal
E‑notarization and centralized document prep ✓ Supported where allowed —
One place to manage filings and all money movement ✓ Estate account (FDIC‑insured) —

Security, privacy, and authority to act

  • Security: SOC 2 Type II controls protect your data. Source

  • Privacy: how information is collected, used, and your opt‑out options. Privacy Policy

  • Electronic consent and signatures: legally valid e‑delivery and e‑sign. Electronic Communications Policy

  • Limited power of attorney for specified estates to discover and close accounts—with your explicit approval. Terms of Use

Timing and cost

  • Cost: Sunset is always free to families; we’re paid by bank partners based on interest while funds sit in the estate account. Source

  • Timeline: Most families identify all assets quickly, often within days; some bank confirmations can take up to two weeks. Bank accounts • Retirement

Next step

Start your county‑specific probate packet now, then confirm local filing instructions on your county court’s site before submission. Begin your packet.