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Avoid a Lengthy Probate Process With a Small Estate Affidavit

Streamline the distribution of assets with a small estate affidavit, avoiding complex probate delays.

A small estate affidavit, also called a small claims affidavit or small estate transfer, is a less expensive alternative to a full probate process which can be used by the heirs of a small intestate estate. In other words, when someone dies without a will and their estate is small and straight-forward enough that an official administration is not necessary, a small estate affidavit can save the heirs time and money. Contact Legacy Estates & Trust today to learn more about this cost-effective option and get started today.

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When Can You Get a Small Estate Affidavit?

Someone dies without a will, leaving less than $75,000 in property (excluding homestead and exempt property)
The value of their assets are greater than their total debts (excluding mortgages and exempt debts)
All heirs have been located and will sign the Small Estate Affidavit
The only real estate left by the deceased was their homestead property and it will be inherited by surviving family members who resided on that property at the time the decedent died
Administration of the estate is not needed

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