Michigan Affidavit of Heirship

When 30 days have passed after the death of a loved one who resided in Massachusetts, the successors may file an affidavit of heirship to collect the decedent’s personal property. This property includes bank accounts, heirlooms, vehicles, 401(k)’s, and any other property that may have a high value. However, the…

In Illinois, statute 755 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/25-1 provides successors, whether biological or otherwise, the ability to file an affidavit of heirship to claim a decedent’s property. This personal or “real” property – vehicles, bank accounts, final paychecks, and sometimes debts – must value at $100,000 or less to…

Under Title 20, Chapter 31, § 3101, successors may file an affidavit of heirship to collect a deceased loved one’s finances, which include bank accounts, final wages and employee benefits, and patient benefits (including final welfare checks). Government benefits including welfare and patient benefits may not exceed $3,500 total, while…

In Rhode Island, an executor of a small estate may be named in a will and other successors may still file a small estate affidavit to collect real estate property, not including motor vehicles. If no executor is named in the will, then one of the successors must also file…

If a loved one passes away in Idaho, the successors may avoid probate court by filing a small estate affidavit to collect real estate owned by the decedent. This property at fair market value, minus taxes, liens, and other expenses, may not value more than $100,000. In addition, the real…