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If a New Hampshire resident passes away without a last will and testament, then the family or other successors may file an affidavit of heirship to claim “real property” owned by the decedent. This property includes bank accounts, stocks and bonds, and debts owed to the decedent such as final…
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…
The California Affidavit of Heirship is used by administrators to determine ownership of real and personal property in the estate of a deceased relative, especially if the property was not specified in the decedent’s will or there is no will at all. The determination must be started in the county…
Not many states combine the affidavit of heirship and the small estate affidavit, but Indiana is one of those rare states that allows successors to claim all personal property and real estate with one affidavit form. Under Ind. Code § 29-1-8-1, successors must wait at least 45 days to file…
Texas defines “small estates” as those valuing $75,000 or less. To claim bank accounts, trusts, heirlooms, and other personal property not including motor vehicles owned by a decedent, interested parties may file the affidavit of heirship to avoid probate court. If there is no will, or the court determines the…