What Is a Small Estate Affidavit Used for?
The procedures for small estates are designed to provide a streamlined probate process where there are insufficient assets in an estate to warrant the full probate procedure. The rules and requirements of a small estate vary in each state, but usually range from as little as $5,000 up to $100,000 in assets. A small estate affidavit is used to inform the court that a particular estate meets the requirements of a small estate and to request the appropriate summary probate process.
