Maryland Affidavit of Heirship

In New York state, a surviving spouse may file an affidavit of heirship to collect up to $50,000 of the loved one’s estate. However, the affidavit must be filed with the state’s probate court so that a judge may distribute some of the private property, such as bank accounts and…

In South Carolina, statute sections 62-3-1203 and 1204 determine that a personal representative for the decedent must close down the estate and distribute the personal property and real estate after notifying a decedent’s creditors of their death. Creditors may take any financial obligations out of the estate, which to avoid…

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 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…

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…