Law By ZipCode

Free Tools and Information for Consumers

 

Inheritance Law & Probate

• How Probate Works: Inheritance Law in your state  and how to handle the probate of inheritance at your county probate court.
• Small Estate Shortcuts: Learn how to use your state's Small Estate procedures that can save you time and money.
• Estate Taxes: Most states do not collect estate taxes or inheritance taxes. Learn if your state does.
• PROBATE COURT FINDER: Key information about your local probate court for your county.
• Avoiding Probate in Your State. Find out what property bypasses probate death and goes directly to beneficiaries. such as: 
  • Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs) : Are they allowed in your state?

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Bankruptcy & Debt

• MEANS TEST CALCULATOR: Our Bankruptcy Means Test Calculator has served over 3 million users since 2006! It's been updated to work with bankruptcies filed on or after April 1, 2024.
• State EXEMPTION FINDER: Detailed listings of bankruptcy exemptions under your state law and Federal law, and whether you can use the Federal exemptions in your state.
  • State
• COURT INFO: Get information about using your local bankruptcy court
• FREE BANKRUPTCY FORMS: We'll tell you which bankruptcy forms you need and where to find them.

Unemployment Benefits

• Benefit Amounts in your state: Learn how unemployment works, how much you'll get, and for how long.
• Eligibility: Whether you qualify for unemployment.
• How to Apply: How to apply for unemployment in your state.
• Unemployment Office Near Me? How to find your local unemployment office.

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Wage & Hour Law

• Minimum Wage: Federal law sets a lower limit for minimum wage. Find out if a higher minimum wage is required in your state or your county.
• Overtime Pay: Every state has rules about weekly maximum hours and overtime. Learn about the overtime laws in your state and whether they apply to you.
• Wage Claims: If you're being unlawfully underpaid, you need to learn how to file a "Wage Claim" in your state
• Tips : Every state has special pay rates for tipped workers. Find out the rules for tipped workers in your state.

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Democracy

• Elected Representatives: Find out the websites and phone numbers of those representing you at the Federal, State, County, and City levels of government.
• How to Vote: Learn how to register and where and when to vote in your zip code.
• Gerrymandering in your state: Has your state been gerrymandered? Find out how to end gerrymandering and have voters pick politicians, not vice versa.
• Tracking Issues: Organizations that track legislation you care about 

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Find a Lawyer

• Our Lawyers by Zipcode section is where users can find out how to find a local lawyer using the best online resources, including on some topics we don't cover.
• DUI, Criminal Defense
• Auto Accidents & Personal Injury
• Immigration

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