Kansas Small Estate Affidavit

If a person living in Arkansas dies with no will, and their house and land are valued at less than $100,000, the family may apply for a Small Estate Affidavit. This form allows the family to bypass probate court, which can take a long time, add expensive legal fees, and…

In Rhode Island, one of the successors who files the affidavit of heirship must also file to become the voluntary administrator or executor of the decedent’s estate. This person is responsible for submitting an inventory of the property, pay debts and expenses of the deceased (such as medical expenses or…

An affidavit of heirship in Iowa covers personal property such as vehicles, large electronics, bank accounts, final paychecks, heirlooms, and other items. Probate Code 663.11 dictates the details of the affidavit of heirship, including the 40 day waiting period before successors may file, and the limit on property value of…

If a loved one passes away in New Jersey and leaves personal property, such as bank accounts and trusts, valuing less than $20,000, then successors may file an affidavit of heirship to claim that property. This includes not only finances like bank accounts, retirement accounts, and final paychecks, but vehicles…

Like many states, Hawaii allows successors to file a small estate affidavit if a loved one living in the state of Hawaii dies without a will, and the family or other successors wish to avoid probate court. A “small estate” in Hawaii is any owned real estate valued less than…