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The hardest part shouldn't be the paperwork.

When you're caring for a parent or grieving a loss, the last thing you need is 570 hours of forms, deadlines, and phone calls. Afterpath handles the logistics so you can be present for what matters.

First 250 families get one year free — only 63 spots left
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256-bit Encryption
Bank-Level Security
All 100 NC Counties
Built in North Carolina
570+
hours of admin work automated
100
NC counties covered
$199
vs $10,000+ attorney fees
24/7
AI-powered guidance

Caregivers

You're already juggling everything. Doctor calls, sibling drama, impossible decisions. We help you track it all without losing your mind.

Executors

You didn't ask for this job. But here you are, Googling "what is probate" at midnight. We'll walk you through it, one step at a time.

Planners

You've watched someone else deal with the chaos. You don't want that for your kids. Let's get you organized now.

We guide you, step by step

No more 2am Google spirals. Just a clear path forward.

Tell us what's happening

Caring for someone? Settling an estate? Planning ahead? We'll tailor everything to your situation.

We pull it all together

People, documents, tasks, deadlines. One place. Enter once, use everywhere.

We tell you what's due

State-specific court filings, creditor deadlines, tax forms. We track them so you don't miss anything.

We connect you to real help

When you need an attorney, advisor, or care manager, we match you with someone who already knows your situation.

See it in action

Your estate settlement command center

Everything you need to manage probate, track deadlines, and coordinate with family — all in one place.

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What's inside

Your estate settlement command center

Six powerful tools working together to guide you through every phase of NC probate.

Pathfinder

AI guide that answers your NC probate questions 24/7 with county-specific accuracy.

Phase Rail

6-phase NC probate tracker. Always know where you are and what's next in the process.

Estate Ledger

Financial workspace for assets, debts, and distributions. One source of truth for the estate.

Document Vault

Encrypted storage with OCR. Upload once, auto-fill forms across the platform.

Filing Desk

Court-ready packet assembly with remote online notarization. File from your couch.

Deadline Engine

Statutory deadline tracking with smart alerts. Never miss a filing date again.

Full-service probate guidance at a fraction of the cost

Attorneys handle the legal judgment calls. Afterpath handles the 570 hours of everything else.

Full-service attorney
$10,000 – $12,000+
  • Legal counsel and court appearances
  • Limited admin support
  • Business hours only
  • One estate at a time
Best value
Afterpath
$199
  • AI-guided task management
  • NC county-specific compliance
  • 24/7 Pathfinder guidance
  • Court-ready document assembly
  • Deadline tracking + alerts
  • Professional marketplace
Your savings: $10,000+
DIY with Google
$0 + your sanity
  • 570+ hours of research
  • Risk of missed deadlines
  • Personal liability exposure
  • No professional coordination

How Afterpath is different

vs. Google + paper checklists

Miss one NC filing deadline and you're personally liable. We track 200+ statutory deadlines automatically across all 100 counties.

vs. Atticus

Generic national guidance doesn't cut it when Wake County has different filing requirements than Mecklenburg. We build NC compliance into every step.

vs. hiring an attorney alone

Attorneys handle the legal work. Afterpath handles the 570 hours of admin, coordination, and logistics that attorneys bill $300/hr to do.

vs. Empathy

They help with funerals and immediate benefits. We handle the 6-18 months of probate, estate settlement, and compliance that follows.

Why families need this now

When a parent gets sick or passes away, you don't get a manual. You get a pile of tasks you've never done before, people who need things from you, and deadlines you didn't know existed. All while you're still processing what just happened.

Afterpath keeps everything in one place so you always know what to do next and who's doing it.

One source of truth for the whole family
No missed deadlines or rejected filings
Clear ownership of every task
Easy handoffs when you need professional help
Less time on logistics, more time with your people

The first 250 families get one year free

We're onboarding in small groups so we can actually support you. If you're in the middle of something hard right now, we'll prioritize your spot.
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What you get when you join

Priority onboarding

We'll learn your situation and set everything up with you.

Free 1-year license

Founding members get full access at no cost for the first year.

New features first

Estate settlement, probate tools, legacy planning. You get it all before anyone else.

Help shape the product

Tell us what's actually hard. We're building this for families like yours.

Resources

Guides for NC families

Pillar Content

The Complete Guide to Probate in North Carolina (2026)

Probate is the legal process that occurs after someone dies. In North Carolina, it's managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the decedent lived. The process involves proving the...

 Pillar Content

North Carolina Probate Laws: Everything You Need to Know

Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate under court supervision. In North Carolina, probate laws are designed to ensure that a decedent's assets are distributed...

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How to Probate a Will in North Carolina: Step-by-Step Guide

Probate is the legal process of validating a will, settling debts, and distributing a deceased person's assets under court supervision. In North Carolina, probate ensures that the will is authentic,...

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How to Avoid Probate in North Carolina: Complete Guide

Probate can be a lengthy, expensive, and public process that delays your beneficiaries' access to assets. In North Carolina, the average probate case takes 9-12 months and can cost 3-7% of your...
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Questions families often ask

Clear answers to the things families worry about most.

How much does Afterpath cost?

$199 for the Self-Serve plan, which includes the full platform: Pathfinder AI, task management, document vault, deadline tracking, and filing desk. Founding members who join the waitlist now get the first year completely free.

How is Afterpath different from hiring an attorney?

We handle the 570 hours of admin, coordination, deadlines, and logistics. Attorneys handle the legal judgment calls. Many families use both — Afterpath manages the process while their attorney handles the legal strategy. Our Professional Marketplace can even connect you with NC estate attorneys.

Will this work in my state?

Afterpath launches first in North Carolina with county-specific guidance for all 100 NC counties — from Wake to Mecklenburg to small rural counties. We know the local forms, fees, and filing requirements. We'll expand to other states throughout 2026.

Is my information secure?

256-bit encryption at rest and in transit. Bank-level security for your most sensitive documents. You control who sees what — invite family members with granular access controls. We will never sell your data or show you ads.

I'm dealing with a loss right now. How quickly can I get started?

Under 5 minutes to set up. Our grief-aware onboarding meets you where you are — no jargon, no pressure. Pathfinder is available 24/7 to answer your questions, and your personalized task list starts building immediately based on your situation.

What if my situation is complicated?

Pathfinder knows when to recommend professional help. If your estate involves contested wills, complex trusts, business interests, or multi-state assets, we'll flag it early and connect you with the right specialist through our marketplace.

Ready to make this easier?

Join the waitlist. We'll walk through your situation with you.
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