Affidavits

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General Small Estate Affidavit

  • Used to claim personal property of the deceased when the estate's total value is below a threshold set by state law.

  • May include bank accounts, personal belongings, vehicles, and other non-real estate assets.

Types of Affidavits

Real Property Affidavit

  • Designed for transferring ownership of real estate when it falls within the state's small estate limits.

  • Not all states allow real property transfers through small estate affidavits, but some provide special procedures

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property

  • Focuses specifically on transferring tangible and intangible personal property, such as bank accounts, stocks, and vehicles.

  • Typically excludes real estate.

Affidavit of Heirship

  • Used to establish the legal heirs of a deceased person when no formal will exists.

  • May serve as a simpler alternative to probate for identifying heirs and distributing assets.

Spousal or Domestic Partner Affidavit

  • Specific to a surviving spouse or domestic partner claiming assets of the deceased without probate.

  • Often used in states with simplified processes for spouses.