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Alabama has no state estate or inheritance tax, so only the federal estate tax can apply. Learn the 2026 exclusion, portability, and what counts in the estate.
How the step-up in basis works on inherited property in Alabama: a single step-up under IRC Section 1014 for this separate-property state, plus capital gains tax.
Alabama ancillary probate explained: when out-of-state estates with Alabama real property need a second proceeding, the county Probate Court process, and how to avoid it.
Arkansas ancillary probate explained: when a second proceeding is needed for out-of-state real property, the Circuit Court process, costs, and how to avoid it.
Colorado ancillary probate explained: when out-of-state estates need a second case for Colorado real property, the process, small-estate limits, and how to avoid it.
Georgia ancillary probate explained: when out-of-state estates need a Probate Court proceeding for Georgia real property, the foreign-will process, and alternatives.
Minnesota ancillary probate explained: when out-of-state families need a second proceeding for Minnesota property, the district court process, costs, and how to avoid it.
Mississippi ancillary probate explained: when out-of-state estates need a chancery court proceeding for Mississippi property, the process, alternatives, and cost.
Nevada ancillary probate explained: when out-of-state estates need a second proceeding for Nevada real property, the District Court process, costs, and how to avoid it.
New Mexico ancillary probate explained: when a foreign estate needs a second proceeding for New Mexico real property, the two-court process, alternatives, and costs.
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