Illinois 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…

In Ohio, successors may file an affidavit of heirship to claim a decedent’s property and administer it outside of probate court. The affidavit process is governed by statute Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2113.03. Successors may claim personal property like bank accounts, trusts, and vehicles valued up to $35,000. However,…

Maine’s affidavit of heirship laws are governed under statute 18-A M.R.S.A. § 3-1201. If a decedent’s personal property, including bank accounts, vehicles, heirlooms, and other personal property, values at $40,000 or less, then successors may file an affidavit of heirship to collect that personal property. This helps grieving families avoid…

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…

In Nebraska, the small estate affidavit allows successors to file for heirship of real estate property. According to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-24,129, real estate can avoid probate court if the value is $30,000 or less, and successors may file for ownership of the property 30 days after the decedent…