Maine Small Estate Affidavit | Form AF 102

A Maine small estate affidavit is a document permitting an individual to file a claim on the estate of a deceased person. It is used when the deceased, also known as the decedent, has a “small estate” valued at less than $40,000.

Updated April 02, 2025

Laws

Days After Death – Thirty (30) days.^[1]
Filing Fee – For filing a will for no probate, the fee is $15.^[2]
Maximum Amount ($) – $40,000.^[3] This figure may fluctuate depending on the adjustments made by inflation when the Consumer Price Index exceeds or is less than the reference base index.^[4]
Signing – The affidavit must be signed by the affiant and acknowledged by a notary public.
Statutes – Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit and Summary Administration Procedures for Small Estates

How to File (3 steps)

1. Wait 30 Days

Wait at least 30 days after the decedent’s death before filing.

2. Complete Documents

Gather and complete the following required documents:

Copy of the Decedent’s Death Certificate
Small Estate Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property (AF-102)

3. File With Probate Court

File all documents listed above with the decedent’s local probate court. Online filing is also available in Maine (instructions here).