States With No Estate or Inheritance Tax
33 states impose neither estate tax nor inheritance tax on their residents. Estates in these states may still owe federal estate tax on amounts above $13.99M (2025).
33 states with no estate or inheritance tax
AL No Tax
Alabama
Probate: 6–12 mo
AK No Tax
Alaska
Probate: 6–12 mo
AZ No Tax
Arizona
Probate: 6–12 mo
AR No Tax
Arkansas
Probate: 9–18 mo
CA No Tax
California
Probate: 9–18 mo
CO No Tax
Colorado
Probate: 6–12 mo
DE No Tax
Delaware
Probate: 6–12 mo
FL No Tax
Florida
Probate: 9–18 mo
GA No Tax
Georgia
Probate: 6–12 mo
ID No Tax
Idaho
Probate: 6–12 mo
IN No Tax
Indiana
Probate: 6–12 mo
KS No Tax
Kansas
Probate: 6–12 mo
LA No Tax
Louisiana
Probate: 6–18 mo
MI No Tax
Michigan
Probate: 6–12 mo
MS No Tax
Mississippi
Probate: 6–12 mo
MO No Tax
Missouri
Probate: 6–12 mo
MT No Tax
Montana
Probate: 6–12 mo
NV No Tax
Nevada
Probate: 6–12 mo
NH No Tax
New Hampshire
Probate: 6–12 mo
NM No Tax
New Mexico
Probate: 6–12 mo
NC No Tax
North Carolina
Probate: 9–18 mo
ND No Tax
North Dakota
Probate: 6–12 mo
OH No Tax
Ohio
Probate: 9–18 mo
OK No Tax
Oklahoma
Probate: 9–18 mo
SC No Tax
South Carolina
Probate: 9–18 mo
SD No Tax
South Dakota
Probate: 6–12 mo
TN No Tax
Tennessee
Probate: 9–18 mo
TX No Tax
Texas
Probate: 6–12 mo
UT No Tax
Utah
Probate: 6–12 mo
VA No Tax
Virginia
Probate: 6–12 mo
WV No Tax
West Virginia
Probate: 6–12 mo
WI No Tax
Wisconsin
Probate: 6–12 mo
WY No Tax
Wyoming
Probate: 6–12 mo
Probate Details
| State | Probate Timeline | Attorney Fee | Small Estate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–12 mo | hourly | $25K |
| Alaska | 6–12 mo | hourly | $150K |
| Arizona | 6–12 mo | 3% | $100K |
| Arkansas | 9–18 mo | 5% | $100K |
| California | 9–18 mo | 4% | $185K |
| Colorado | 6–12 mo | hourly | $80K |
| Delaware | 6–12 mo | 4% | $30K |
| Florida | 9–18 mo | 3% | $75K |
| Georgia | 6–12 mo | hourly | $10K |
| Idaho | 6–12 mo | hourly | $100K |
| Indiana | 6–12 mo | hourly | $50K |
| Kansas | 6–12 mo | hourly | $40K |
| Louisiana | 6–18 mo | 3% | $75K |
| Michigan | 6–12 mo | hourly | $15K |
| Mississippi | 6–12 mo | 2.5% | $50K |
| Missouri | 6–12 mo | 5% | $40K |
| Montana | 6–12 mo | hourly | $100K |
| Nevada | 6–12 mo | 2% | $25K |
| New Hampshire | 6–12 mo | hourly | $10K |
| New Mexico | 6–12 mo | hourly | $50K |
| North Carolina | 9–18 mo | hourly | $20K |
| North Dakota | 6–12 mo | hourly | $50K |
| Ohio | 9–18 mo | 4% | $35K |
| Oklahoma | 9–18 mo | 5% | $200K |
| South Carolina | 9–18 mo | 5% | $25K |
| South Dakota | 6–12 mo | hourly | $50K |
| Tennessee | 9–18 mo | 5% | $50K |
| Texas | 6–12 mo | hourly | $75K |
| Utah | 6–12 mo | hourly | $100K |
| Virginia | 6–12 mo | pct | $50K |
| West Virginia | 6–12 mo | 5% | $50K |
| Wisconsin | 6–12 mo | 3% | $50K |
| Wyoming | 6–12 mo | hourly | $200K |
Why This Matters for Estate Planning
- ✓ Establishing domicile in a no-tax state can eliminate state-level estate and inheritance taxes
- ✓ Federal estate tax still applies to estates over $13.99M (2025 threshold)
- ✓ The 2026 federal sunset may cut the exemption to ~$7M — affecting more estates
- ! State residency rules vary — multiple states may claim you as a domiciliary
- ! Real property located in an estate-tax state may still be subject to that state's tax
Disclaimer: This is not legal or tax advice. Tax laws change. Consult a qualified estate planning attorney before making domicile or planning decisions.
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