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# Get state probate details

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



## OpenAPI

````yaml GET /probate/states/{state_code}
openapi: 3.1.0
info:
  title: Sunset API
  description: >
    Estate and probate management platform API. Manage cases, track assets,
    handle bank accounts, and navigate probate proceedings across all US states
    and counties.


    ## Key Features


    - **Full Estate Lifecycle** — Case creation through final asset distribution

    - **Identity Verification** — Verify deceased (SSDI, vital records) and
    executor (government ID, KBA) identity

    - **Real Estate Valuations** — Automated property valuations with comparable
    sales and lien tracking

    - **Communication Tools** — Recorded phone calls, emails, faxes, and online
    notarization

    - **Probate Reference Data** — Requirements for all 50 states, DC, and US
    territories

    - **Multi-Estate Management** — Pro and Enterprise tiers for managing
    multiple cases


    ## API Quality


    - **Idempotency** — `Idempotency-Key` header on all POST endpoints to
    prevent duplicate operations

    - **Rate Limiting** — Tiered rate limits (Pro: 300/min, Enterprise:
    1,000/min)

    - **Conditional Requests** — ETag support with `If-None-Match` and
    `If-Match` headers

    - **Request Tracing** — `X-Request-Id` header on every response

    - **Cursor Pagination** — Optional cursor-based pagination for high-volume
    resources

    - **JSON Merge Patch** — All PATCH endpoints use JSON Merge Patch semantics
    (RFC 7396)
  version: 1.0.0
  contact:
    name: Sunset API Support
servers:
  - url: https://api.example.com/v1
    description: Production
  - url: https://staging-api.example.com/v1
    description: Staging
security: []
tags:
  - name: Cases
    description: Estate/probate case management
  - name: Deceased
    description: Deceased person information
  - name: Executor
    description: Estate executor information
  - name: Authority
    description: Authority verification
  - name: EIN
    description: Employer Identification Number
  - name: Financial Accounts
    description: Estate financial accounts and assets
  - name: Documents
    description: Case document management
  - name: Searches
    description: Asset and background searches
  - name: Persons
    description: Interested persons and beneficiaries
  - name: Goals
    description: Estate management goals
  - name: Bank Accounts
    description: Bank account management
  - name: Signers
    description: Bank account holders and signers
  - name: Transactions
    description: Bank account transactions
  - name: Recurring Payments
    description: Recurring payments and deposits
  - name: Account Beneficiaries
    description: POD/TOD beneficiary designations
  - name: Statements
    description: Bank account statements
  - name: Balance History
    description: Historical balance snapshots
  - name: Probate Reference
    description: State and county probate reference data
  - name: Probate Forms
    description: State-level probate forms
  - name: Probate Case
    description: Case-level probate tracking
  - name: Probate Deadlines
    description: Probate deadlines and due dates
  - name: Probate Filings
    description: Court filings
  - name: Creditor Claims
    description: Creditor claims against the estate
  - name: Distributions
    description: Beneficiary distributions
  - name: Pro Users
    description: Pro user multi-estate management
  - name: Collaborators
    description: Multi-user collaboration and estate sharing
  - name: Closure
    description: Estate closure steps and status tracking
  - name: Institution Contacts
    description: Financial institution contact information and departments
  - name: Phone Calls
    description: Twilio-powered phone calls with recording and summarization
  - name: Emails
    description: Email tool for sending forms and attachments
  - name: Notarization
    description: DocuSign-powered online notarization
  - name: Faxes
    description: One-click fax sending with receipts
  - name: Identity Verification
    description: Verify deceased and executor identity
  - name: Real Estate Valuations
    description: Automated property valuations and tax assessments
  - name: Life Insurance
    description: Life insurance policies and claims
  - name: Credit Cards & Debts
    description: Credit cards, loans, and debt management
  - name: Retirement Accounts
    description: 401(k), IRA, pension, and retirement account management
  - name: Investment Accounts
    description: Brokerage, stocks, bonds, and investment accounts
  - name: Real Estate Properties
    description: Real estate ownership, titles, and property management
  - name: Unclaimed Property
    description: Unclaimed property search and claims
  - name: Vehicles
    description: Vehicles, boats, and titled property
  - name: Business Ownership
    description: Business entities, ownership interests, and succession
paths:
  /probate/states/{state_code}:
    parameters:
      - name: state_code
        in: path
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
          minLength: 2
          maxLength: 2
        description: Two-letter state code (e.g., UT, CA, NY).
        example: UT
    get:
      tags:
        - Probate Reference
      summary: Get state probate details
      description: >-
        Retrieve comprehensive probate information for a state including laws,
        thresholds, requirements, tax info, and spousal rights.
      operationId: getProbateState
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Full state probate details.
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                properties:
                  data:
                    $ref: '#/components/schemas/ProbateState'
        '404':
          $ref: '#/components/responses/NotFound'
components:
  schemas:
    ProbateState:
      type: object
      properties:
        state_code:
          type: string
          example: UT
        state_name:
          type: string
          example: Utah
        probate_court_name:
          type: string
          description: What the probate court is called in this state.
          example: District Court
        governing_statute:
          type: string
          example: Utah Uniform Probate Code, Title 75
        upc_adopted:
          type: boolean
          description: Whether the state adopted the Uniform Probate Code.
          example: true
        community_property_state:
          type: boolean
          example: false
        probate_types:
          type: array
          items:
            type: string
            enum:
              - formal_probate
              - informal_probate
              - small_estate_affidavit
              - summary_administration
              - ancillary_probate
              - supervised_administration
              - unsupervised_administration
              - muniment_of_title
          example:
            - formal_probate
            - informal_probate
            - small_estate_affidavit
        small_estate_threshold:
          type:
            - number
            - 'null'
          format: double
          description: Dollar amount below which small estate affidavit is available.
          example: 100000
        real_property_small_estate_threshold:
          type:
            - number
            - 'null'
          format: double
        personal_property_small_estate_threshold:
          type:
            - number
            - 'null'
          format: double
        statute_of_limitations_to_file:
          type: string
          description: Time limit to file probate after death.
          example: 3 years
        creditor_claim_period:
          type: string
          description: Time creditors have to file claims.
          example: 3 months from notice publication
        notice_requirements:
          type: object
          properties:
            publication_required:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            publication_duration:
              type: string
              example: 3 consecutive weeks
            direct_notice_to_creditors:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            direct_notice_to_heirs:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            notice_deadline_after_appointment:
              type:
                - integer
                - 'null'
              description: Days after appointment to send notice.
              example: 90
        bond_requirements:
          type: object
          properties:
            required_by_default:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            can_be_waived_by_will:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            waivable_by_court:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            bond_amount_basis:
              type: string
              example: Value of personal property plus estimated annual income
        executor_compensation:
          type: object
          properties:
            method:
              type: string
              enum:
                - statutory_percentage
                - reasonable_compensation
                - court_determined
              example: reasonable_compensation
            statutory_rates:
              type:
                - array
                - 'null'
              items:
                type: object
                properties:
                  up_to_amount:
                    type: number
                    format: double
                  percentage:
                    type: number
                    format: double
            notes:
              type:
                - string
                - 'null'
              example: Compensation must be approved by the court.
        spousal_rights:
          type: object
          properties:
            elective_share:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            elective_share_percentage:
              type:
                - number
                - 'null'
              format: double
              example: 33.33
            homestead_exemption:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            homestead_exemption_amount:
              type:
                - number
                - 'null'
              format: double
              example: 40000
            family_allowance:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            family_allowance_amount:
              type:
                - number
                - 'null'
              format: double
              example: 27000
            family_allowance_duration:
              type:
                - string
                - 'null'
              example: 12 months
            exempt_property_allowance:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            exempt_property_allowance_amount:
              type:
                - number
                - 'null'
              format: double
              example: 15000
            community_property_rights:
              type:
                - string
                - 'null'
              description: Applicable in community property states only.
        intestate_succession_rules:
          type: object
          properties:
            surviving_spouse_share:
              type: string
              example: >-
                All if no descendants or parents; $75,000 + 50% of balance if
                descendants
            children_share:
              type: string
              example: Equal shares of remainder after spouse's share
            parents_share:
              type: string
              example: If no surviving spouse or descendants, equally to parents
            siblings_share:
              type: string
              example: If no surviving spouse, descendants, or parents
            no_surviving_heirs:
              type: string
              example: Escheats to the state
        will_requirements:
          type: object
          properties:
            minimum_age:
              type: integer
              example: 18
            witnesses_required:
              type: integer
              example: 2
            notarization_required:
              type: boolean
              example: false
            holographic_wills_accepted:
              type: boolean
              description: Handwritten, unwitnessed wills.
              example: true
            self_proving_affidavit_accepted:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            electronic_wills_accepted:
              type: boolean
              example: false
            nuncupative_oral_wills_accepted:
              type: boolean
              example: false
        tax_information:
          type: object
          properties:
            state_estate_tax:
              type: boolean
              example: false
            estate_tax_threshold:
              type:
                - number
                - 'null'
              format: double
            state_inheritance_tax:
              type: boolean
              example: false
            inheritance_tax_rates:
              type:
                - string
                - 'null'
            income_tax_on_estate:
              type: boolean
              example: true
            fiduciary_income_tax_return_required:
              type: boolean
              example: true
        special_rules:
          type: array
          items:
            type: string
          example:
            - Utah allows informal probate without court hearing
        independent_administration_available:
          type: boolean
          example: true
        will_contest_deadline:
          type:
            - string
            - 'null'
          example: Within 12 months of probate filing
        executor_residency_requirement:
          type:
            - string
            - 'null'
          example: No residency requirement
        attorney_required:
          type: boolean
          description: Whether an attorney is required for probate.
          example: false
    Error:
      type: object
      required:
        - error
      properties:
        error:
          type: object
          properties:
            code:
              type: string
              example: validation_error
            message:
              type: string
              example: The request body contains invalid fields.
            details:
              type: array
              items:
                type: object
                properties:
                  field:
                    type: string
                  message:
                    type: string
  responses:
    NotFound:
      description: Resource not found.
      content:
        application/json:
          schema:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
          example:
            error:
              code: not_found
              message: The requested resource was not found.

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