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Vermont allows heirs to file an affidavit of heirship to claim personal property such as bank accounts, vehicles, heirlooms, and debts owed the decedent such as final paychecks. However, the value of all said property may not exceed $45,000, or the estate will go to probate court to be divided…
Per the Washington state heirship law, “successor” is defined as a family member or any other individual who can claim ownership of the real estate property of a deceased individual. This does not include creditors, except for state-run agencies like the Department of Social Services. These interested parties may file…
In Iowa, the small estate affidavit is used by successors who wish to avoid probate court to collect their deceased loved one’s real estate. Iowa Code § 633.356 describes the procedure for filing the small estate affidavit, which includes a 40-day waiting period after the decedent passes before successors may…
If an individual dies without a will, then the family or other successors can file an affidavit of heirship to claim the loved one’s property. According to Montana statute 72-3-1101, successors can claim personal property of a decedent as long as the estate values $50,000 or less, and the successors…
A decedent’s successors may file a small estate affidavit in North Dakota to claim ownership or administration of a loved one’s real estate, including homes, land, and mineral rights. According to N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-23-03, the successors may file a small estate affidavit with a 30 day waiting period,…