Laws
- Days After Death – Thirty (30) days.[1]
- Maximum Amount ($) – $50,000.[2]
- Safe Deposit Box – Affidavits can be used to access a safe deposit box only to look for a will or another document that states the decedent’s wishes regarding the disposal of their body and funeral arrangements.[3]
- Signing – The affiant has to sign the form in the presence of a notary public.
- Statutes – North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 30.1-23 (Collection by Affidavit – Administration for Small Estates)
How to File (4 steps)
2. No Personal Representative
Confirm with the local county’s Clerk of Court that there are no applications or appointments of a formal personal representative over the decedent’s estate.
3. Complete the Affidavit
Complete the Affidavit For Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent. For more detailed information about estate planning in North Dakota, refer to the Guidebook and Forms for Informal Administration of an Estate.