Mississippi Small Estate Affidavit

In Minnesota, a small estate that contains real estate and not personal property can be collected through a small estate affidavit, rather than going to probate court to claim the decedent’s real estate. A small estate affidavit allows successors – either relatives or other legal successors – to claim ownership…

While some states charge an inheritance tax on vehicles or certain dollar amounts, the Idaho Small Estate Affidavit (Vehicle Only) allows successors to claim a decedent’s vehicle, and they will not have to pay any tax as the successors did not purchase the vehicle. If a loved one passed away…

In Missouri, the affidavit of heirship and the small estate affidavit essentially work the same way, and cover real estate. In other states, the affidavit of heirship covers personal property such as vehicles or bank accounts, but in Missouri, the successors must also file a document called the Determination of…

The affidavit of heirship in North Dakota is governed by statute 30.1-23-01. (3-1201). For loved ones who wish to claim a decedent’s personal property such as bank accounts, trusts, or vehicles, there is a 30-day waiting period after filing the affidavit of heirship, and the personal property may not value…

If a loved one dies in Mississippi and leaves no last will or testament, then loved ones may file an affidavit of heirship (vehicle only) to claim the decedent’s motor vehicles. While Mississippi law does not specifically cover affidavits of heirship involving vehicle title transfers to avoid probate court, these…