KinMatters

Do right by your loved one, and keep your family together.

Whether a loved one's health is declining or they've passed away, KinMatters shows your family what needs to happen next, step by step, so nothing gets missed and everyone stays in the loop.

An adult son hugging his smiling mother on the couch at home

What brings you here?

Choose one and we'll show you what's relevant.

The weight shows up before the work does.

In the first weeks you may not know how much is ahead. But you already feel the responsibility.

“What if I get something wrong?”

You may now be legally responsible for your loved one's money and property. Miss a deadline or pay the wrong bill first, and it can cost the estate, or you personally.

Know what's required, in order

Your steps for your exact situation in California, with legal deadlines, reminders and a note on when to bring in an attorney or CPA.

“I don't want this to divide us.”

Family members ask for updates. A relative abroad hears things secondhand. Without a clear record, honest decisions can look like favoritism.

Everyone sees the same facts

Heirs follow progress, decisions and every dollar in their own language. The record protects you as much as it informs them.

“I don't even know where to start.”

Probate, trust, affidavit, tax ID, creditor notices. Each search raises three new questions.

Your next three steps, today

Answer a few questions and leave with a clear starting point in minutes, before you pay anything.

“An attorney quoted a percentage of the estate.”

Full-service help can cost thousands. Doing it alone can take hundreds of hours over a year or more.

One flat price, paid once

Usually reimbursable from the estate, with attorney referrals when you really need one.

See what's ahead, and what to do first.

Answer three questions. You'll see which path your family is likely on, the full scope of the work, the deadlines that matter and your first three steps.

  • Free, with no account needed
  • Built on California rules
  • Email yourself the full checklist if it helps
Did your loved one have a living trust? Often a binder titled with their name and "Trust".
Did they leave a will?
Roughly how much is in their name alone, outside any trust? Leave out accounts with a named beneficiary and anything jointly owned.

Deadlines to know

    Your first three steps

      Email me the full checklist for this path

      You'll also get early-access updates. Unsubscribe any time.

      General information for California, not legal advice. Your situation may differ, so confirm details with an attorney or the court.

      Questions families ask in the first two weeks

      You're not the first to wonder about these. Here are short answers to the questions that come up most.

      Can I pay for the funeral from my husband's account?

      Sometimes, but the rules depend on how the account is titled. KinMatters flags which accounts are safe to use and what to keep receipts for.

      The bank froze my mother's account. What do they need from me?

      Usually certified death certificates plus a document proving your authority, like a certification of trust or court letters. Your checklist names the right one.

      My late uncle's kids think I'm moving too slowly.

      Much of the wait is legal waiting periods and institutions, not you. A shared timeline shows everyone why.

      How do I find accounts I didn't know about?

      Mail, tax returns and statements reveal most of them. KinMatters walks you through where to look, including California's unclaimed property search.

      Do I have to sell the house right away?

      Not usually. There are steps to protect it first: insurance, utilities and keeping it secure while the estate is settled.

      Some of the family and assets are overseas.

      You can record foreign accounts and property alongside everything else, and relatives abroad can follow along in their language.

      12 to 18 monthsHow long settling an estate commonly takes1
      Up to 900 hoursOf work an executor can face after a death1
      3 to 8% of the estateTypical cost range of probate2

      Everything for the estate, in your pocket.

      An early look at the app we're building with families and community partners.

      Swipe to see all four screens.

      Know exactly what's requiredYour steps and legal deadlines for probate, trust administration or a small estate, in order.
      Nothing slips throughSnap a statement and KinMatters pulls out the details. See what's found, notified and transferred.
      Keep the family togetherA clear record of decisions and money for everyone in the family, including relatives abroad.
      Letters written for youNotices to banks, insurers and companies, filled in from your documents and ready to send.

      How it works

      From the first week to the final distribution.

      1. See your path

        Answer a few questions and see the full scope of the work, free.

      2. Add what you have

        Photograph statements, policies and the death certificate. KinMatters organizes them.

      3. Work the plan

        Send drafted letters, follow up on what's waiting and keep the family updated as you go.

      4. Close with a clean record

        Finish with a full accounting and a document archive you can download any time.

      Caring for someone now, or planning ahead?

      Before a loss there's often a long stretch of hard decisions. We're exploring a KinMatters family plan for that time, with plain-language guides and one shared place for the family to stay organized. These are the questions families tell us they need answered.

      • In-home caregiversHow to find, check and pay someone you can trust.
      • Assisted living or a nursing homeWhat the difference is, what each costs and how to choose.
      • Paying for careThe basics of Medicare, Medi-Cal and long-term care insurance.
      • Safety at homeFall prevention, medical alert devices and home cameras.
      • Important papersPower of attorney, health care wishes and a will or trust.
      • Bills and accountsSharing the work of managing their money as a family.
      • Your own affairsGetting organized so your family isn't left guessing someday.

      Would this help your family?

      Tell us what you'd use. We'll let you know when it's ready.

      Which fits you best?
      What would you want help with? (choose any)
      Would you pay $15 a month for a family plan with these guides, a shared family checklist and estate settlement included when the time comes?

      We'll only use your email for updates about this. Unsubscribe any time.

      Built with the communities families already trust.

      We're starting with Muslim and South Asian families in California, introduced through mosques, community centers and funeral homes.

      • Religious timelines and customs shown alongside legal deadlines
      • An Islamic inheritance share calculator, for information and family discussion
      • Family updates in English, Urdu and Arabic, with more languages planned
      • Room to record assets held in other countries

      For mosques, community centers and funeral homes

      Give the families you serve a calm, clear next step after a death. Partners get a dedicated link, a page with their name, a printable "first 30 days" sheet and member discounts, at no cost during early access.

      Become a founding partner

      One price per estate. No subscription.

      Seeing your next steps is free. When you're ready for the full plan, pay once for the time it takes. Your records stay available to download after you close.

      Small estate

      $295
      12 months, no court process
      • Small estate affidavit path
      • Checklist, letters and tracking
      • Family updates
      Founding families: 50% off

      Standard estate

      $495$995
      24 months, probate or trust administration
      • Everything in Small estate
      • Statement scanning and accounting
      • Heir notices and final report
      • Attorney and CPA referrals

      Assets abroad

      +$500
      per additional country
      • Track foreign accounts and property
      • Country document checklists
      • Family view in more languages

      Settlement costs are often reimbursable from the estate. Joining early access is free and you won't be charged anything now.

      Questions

      Is KinMatters a law firm?

      No. KinMatters is software that helps you organize and complete the administrative work of settling an estate. It doesn't give legal or tax advice. When your situation needs a professional, we'll help you find one.

      Do I still need an attorney?

      Many trust administrations and small estates are handled by families themselves, while contested estates, complex taxes or court hearings may need an attorney. KinMatters helps you see which situation you're in.

      Is the next-steps tool really free?

      Yes. You can see your path, deadlines and first steps without an account or payment. You only pay if you choose the full plan once it's available.

      Who can see the estate information?

      Only the people you invite. Heirs get view-only access by default, and you choose what each person can see.

      What if the estate isn't in California?

      Join anyway and tell us the state. We're adding states based on demand, and early sign-ups decide which come next.