Laws
- Days After Death – Thirty (30) days.[1]
- Filing Fee – $115.[1][2]
- Maximum Amount ($) – $25,000, excluding the value of a single motor vehicle.[1]
- Signing – Both the affiant and a notary public are required to sign.
- Statutes – Collection of Personal Property by Voluntary Administration Procedures for Small Estates
How to File (3 steps)
2. Complete Documents
Gather and complete the following necessary documents:
- Copy of death certificate
- Copy of will (if it exists)
- Small Estate Affidavit
3. File With Probate Court
File all of the above documents with the probate court local to the decedent’s residence at their death.