Virginia Probate and Estate Settlement Services
Losing Someone Is Hard. Settling Their Estate Shouldn't Be
Find out what you need to do in just 20 minutes. Answer a few simple questions and get a clear path forward, including whether you need probate at all.
Start free. No obligation. Pay only if we can help.
Built from Decades of Real Probate Experience
Avoid Probate when Possible
Save Thousands in Fees
One Time Fee from Estate
Expedited Process
Get Customized Guidance
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We ask the right questions.
Probatem guides families one question at a time so they can focus only on what applies to them.
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We organize the estate.
Add accounts, property, ownership details, beneficiaries, and values. Probatem turns scattered details into a clear estate picture.
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Prefilled. Customized. Ready to sign and file.
Probatem turns your answers into the forms and personalized next steps your family needs to settle the estate.
Trusted by professional partners
“Probatem has been a huge benefit for our families, making it now a part of each arrangement conference. Many families we serve are overwhelmed at the many of things that comes with the death of a loved one, specifically what to do after the funeral. Jennifer at Probatem has assisted us in assisting our families through some of the hardest parts of their life. Jennifer goes above and beyond with high morals and honesty, with the best interest of the family always first.”
How it works
Here’s exactly what Probatem does.
Most estates qualify for small estate options and can avoid probate.
Probatem has made estate settlement affordable and simple. With Probatem, it is easier to explore your options. Whether you qualify for a small estate option or require formal probate, our online software guides you through the process step by step.
How Probatem Helps
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Simple step-by-step online questionnaire.
Probatem works like a guided, TurboTax-style experience for probate. Answer easy-to-understand questions once and we create logic-based flows and a customized path.
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Get the forms, documents, and instructions you need.
Probatem uses the information you enter to generate the forms, documents, instructions, and personalized checklist for your situation.
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Ready-to-go documents and clear next steps.
Once completed, print and sign your documents, follow the instructions, and move forward with settling the estate.
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Talk with a probate professional.
Review your plan with a probate professional, walk through your documents and next steps, and get answers to your questions.
Probatem is your estate settlement solution. We'll guide you step-by-step and provide you with the necessary instructions and your ready-to-go documents for your situation.
No upfront cost
Payments come from the estate
Takes about 20 minutes
Get direction and documents today
From Jennifer at Probatem
Probatem was designed with you in mind.
Hear directly from our CEO, Jennifer Evans, about the story behind Probatem and her mission to make the next steps after losing a loved one clearer and easier for families.
Real families. Real experiences.
Probatem gives families peace of mind
“A tremendous help”
“Probatem was a tremendous help while navigating through the tedious checklists and intimidating paperwork of our mom’s estate. It is professional and knowledgeable of the subject matter, but also sensitive to the client’s situation after losing a loved one.”
— Heidi Riddick
“Immense help from afar”
“Probatem was a great help to our family resolving my uncle’s estate matters. We live three time zones away from Virginia and their presence and counsel were of immense help in finding resources and managing court matters from afar.”
— Carol & Bruce Cooper
“Knowledgeable and efficient”
“Great service — knowledgeable, efficient, kind, and very well versed in Virginia probate rules. This is the resource you’re looking for if it’s your first experience with handling probate.”
— Jill Simandl
Time and Money Matter
Turn confusion into clarity in just 20 minutes.
After someone dies, figuring out what to do next can feel overwhelming. With endless information and conflicting advice, it’s easy to start probate, spend money on help you may not need, or take on responsibilities you aren’t prepared for. Understanding your situation first can save you time, money, and unnecessary complications.
Know the Path Before You Take It
Figuring It Out on Your Own
Search online and sort through conflicting and confusing information
Start a process you aren't prepared for
Start probate when you may not need it
Spend thousands before knowing what you actually need
Spend hours researching what applies to you
Figure out the paperwork alone
Risk missing important requirements or deadlines
Keep wondering what comes next
Starting With Probatem
Get clear guidance tailored to your situation
Understand what's ahead before you begin
Find out if probate is actually necessary
Understand your options before you spend
Get clarity in about 20 minutes
Get the right documents for your situation with guidance
Get clear, personalized next steps
Have a clear path forward
Before you spend time and money, find out what you actually need.
Simple, one-time pricing
Start free. Pay from the estate.
Begin the questionnaire without entering a credit card. When you are ready to move forward, Probatem is available for a one-time payment of $250, which may be paid from estate assets when permitted.
Prefer to talk to a probate expert instead?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultationOur guided software simplifies the information-gathering process with easy-to-understand questions. In about 20 minutes, our system can explore your available options, determine whether probate is needed, and automatically generate the forms, documents, instructions, and a personalized checklist specific to your situation.
Best of all, you only pay if we can help and you choose to proceed.
Easy step-by-step guidance through our online automated platform.
Completed forms and documents generated and ready for immediate use.
Custom checklist and clear instructions tailored to your estate.
Phone consultation with a probate professional to review the process, explain the documents and next steps, and answer your questions.
Before you begin
Common questions
Do I need probate?
That depends on several factors, including the type, ownership, and value of the assets. But don't worry, we will help you figure that out. Our goal is to help families avoid probate when possible. However, if you need probate, we can help you navigate that process as well.
Can I handle probate myself?
Yes. You can handle probate yourself. However, probate involves specific procedures, deadlines, forms, and filing requirements that can be unfamiliar if you’ve never handled an estate before. That’s where guidance can make a difference. Having someone help you understand what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how to do it correctly can make the process much easier and less stressful.
Is Probatem a law firm?
No. Probatem is not a law firm and we are not attorneys. We are experienced probate professionals who help families understand and navigate the estate settlement process. When an estate requires legal advice or representation, we work alongside attorneys to help ensure you have the right support when needed.
What if I have questions?
If you have questions, we will ensure you get answers. We offer real human support and assistance.
Probatem is currently designed for Virginia estates. Probatem is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Your results depend on the information you provide.
