Indiana Affidavit of Heirship

The Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/25-1) was officially updated on January 1, 2015, and applies to any successors whose loved one passed away on or after that date. Unlike some other states, a decedent could have had a will, but the will may not have specified distribution of all…

Under Indiana statute Ind. Code § 29-1-8-1, a deceased person’s heirs, whether biological, through marriage, or otherwise, may file one affidavit – the small estate affidavit – to claim the decedent’s estate, as long as the personal property, bank accounts, and real estate combined value less than $50,000. This form…

If a person living in Kansas passes away, or they own property in the state, their heirs may file an affidavit of heirship to claim their loved one’s personal property as long as the estate values less than $40,000. These assets are most often bank accounts, but can include other…

Loved ones may avoid probate court in Oregon if a loved one passes away without a will. To claim the decedent’s vehicle, a specific form called the Affidavit of Inheritance for Vehicles must be filed with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). However, the vehicles, not including boats, must…

The small estate affidavit is governed by Oklahoma statute 6 OS §906. Successors can file a small estate affidavit as long as the total value does not exceed $50,000.; or, if the decedent passed away more than 5 years ago, the estate may value as much as $200,000. This statute…