According to Nebraska Revised Statute §30-24, 125, successors such as family or spouses may file an affidavit of heirship to collect personal property owned by a deceased loved one. The value of the personal estate may not exceed $50,000, and includes bank accounts, vehicles, heirlooms, and debts owed to the decedent, such as final paychecks. Successors may file the affidavit of heirship 30 days after their loved one passes, but have up to 2 years to file before the estate goes automatically to probate court for distribution.
How to Write
Step 1 – Download in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word (.doc).
Step 2 – Fill-in the following blanks respectively:
- Identify all heirs of the estate
- Your legal name and address
- List your relationship with the decedent
- Timeline of relationship
- Name of any/all spouses including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
- Name of any/all children including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
- Name of any/all grandchildren including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
- Name of any/all parents including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
- Name of any/all brothers & sisters including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
- Name of any/all nieces & nephews including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
Step 3 – Obtain a notarized copy of the death certificate, and sign the document with a notary public.
