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

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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