A Small Estate Affidavit is a legal document that you can use to settle a small estate when there's no will. To shorten the time that a decedent's estate needs to be managed by the probate court, many states have separate procedures for small estates – which is where Small Estate Affidavits are useful.
The maximum value of a qualifying "small" estate in a Small Estate Affidavit is defined by state law. This value can range from $166,250 in California to $30,000 in Delaware. The majority of other states fall within this range, but it is best to ask a lawyer about your specific scenario.
Each Small Estate Affidavit form from Rocket Lawyer can be completely personalized to address your specific situation. Your Affidavit will be assembled piece by piece so you can feel confident that it has the correct details within.
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