Small estate checker

Small estate rules differ across 50 states and Washington, DC. Choose the state to compare its official procedures, property limits and waiting periods. The result remains conditional on the exact property measure and every court requirement. Talk with a lawyer in your state about eligibility.

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JurisdictionPublished routeProcessPublished limitAsset measure and exact source quoteWaiting ruleReal propertyOfficial formOfficial authorityConditions and reviewDeath-date applicabilityOfficial source
Alabama

Summary distribution of a small estate Published process.

Summary distribution of a small estate Summary distribution of a small estate

Summary distribution of a small estate Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Summary distribution of a small estate Personal property of a decedent with no real property whose title fails to pass by operation of law. Cap is the statutory sum of adjusted homestead, exempt-property and family allowances.

Summary distribution of a small estate (2) ESTATE. All the personal property of a decedent who owns no real property at the time of his or her death for which title does not pass by operation of law. (6) SMALL ESTATE. An estate having a value that does not exceed the small estate amount. (7) SMALL ESTATE AMOUNT. The sum as adjusted from time to time based on the Consumer Price Index formula set forth in Section 43-8-116 of the homestead allowance under Section 43-8-110, exempt property under Section 43-8-111, and the family allowance under Sections 43-8-112 and 43-8-113.

Summary distribution of a small estate Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Summary distribution of a small estate Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Summary distribution of a small estate Not published

Summary distribution of a small estate Ala. Code §§43-2-691, 43-2-692

Summary distribution of a small estate Comparison only. Court order waits at least 30 days after publication and at least 30 days after Alabama Medicaid receives notice. Funeral expenses and claims must be paid or provided for. The definition restricts cases involving a minor child who is not the surviving spouse's child. A person entitled to an interest, or a person authorized to act for that person, petitions the probate court.

Summary distribution of a small estate Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Alabama Legislature; Alabama Legislature
Alaska

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Published process.

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Alaska-registered vehicles up to $100,000 net of their debts/liens, plus other personal property up to $50,000 net of its debts/liens. Nonprobate property excluded.

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property The value of all Alaska registered vehicles owned by the person who died is $100,000 or less, after subtracting all debts and liens against the vehicles. When you add up this value, include only vehicles that must be registered in Alaska. Generally this means cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers and manufactured homes not permanently attached to real property. It does not include snowmachines, ATVs, tractors, off-road equipment or boats. * The value of all other personal property owned by the person who died is $50,000 or less, after subtracting all debts and liens against the property. Personal property means cash, checks, bank accounts, the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, furnishings, jewelry, artwork, tools, equipment and similar items. It does not include nonprobate property which passes automatically to someone without a probate (for example a joint bank account).

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property At least 30 calendar days after death.

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/p-110.pdf

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Not published

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Comparison only. No probate case or personal-representative request. Any real property must already pass automatically, such as by tenants by the entirety or a transfer-on-death deed. The affidavit itself transfers personal property only. A successor with a right to the property, other than a creditor. Will beneficiary or intestate heir status must be established.

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Alaska Court System
Arizona

Collection of personal property by affidavit Published process.

Affidavit of succession to real property Published process.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Collection of personal property by affidavit

Affidavit of succession to real property Affidavit of succession to real property

Collection of personal property by affidavit $200,000 or less.

Affidavit of succession to real property $300,000 or less.

Collection of personal property by affidavit All personal property in the estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances. Valuation date depends on whether administration has ended.

Collection of personal property by affidavit 2. Either: (a) An application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is not pending and a personal representative has not been appointed in any jurisdiction and the value of all personal property in the decedent's estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $200,000 as valued as of the date of death. (b) The personal representative has been discharged or more than one year has elapsed since a closing statement has been filed and the value of all personal property in the decedent's estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $200,000 as valued as of the date of the affidavit.

Affidavit of succession to real property Qualifying Arizona real property less liens/encumbrances; assessed full cash value or secured-debt balance under the statutory branch. Ended administration uses the separate affidavit-date branch.

Affidavit of succession to real property 1. Either: (a) An application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is not pending and a personal representative has not been appointed in any jurisdiction and the value of all real property in the decedent's estate located in this state, less liens and encumbrances against the real property, does not exceed $300,000 as valued at the date of death. The value of the decedent's interest in that real property shall be determined from the full cash value of the property as shown on the assessment rolls for the year in which the decedent died, except that in the case of a debt secured by a lien on real property the value shall be determined by the unpaid principal balance due on the debt as of the date of death. (b) The personal representative has been discharged or more than one year has elapsed since a closing statement has been filed and the value of all real property in the decedent's estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $300,000 as valued as of the date of the affidavit. The value of the decedent's interest in that real property is determined from the full cash value of the property as shown on the assessment rolls for the year in which the affidavit is given, except that if a debt is secured by a lien on real property, the value is determined by the unpaid principal balance due on the debt as of the date of the affidavit.

Collection of personal property by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Affidavit of succession to real property At least 6 calendar months after death.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Affidavit of succession to real property Real property required for this branch. Read its property conditions.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Not published

Affidavit of succession to real property Not published

Collection of personal property by affidavit A.R.S.§14-3971(B)

Affidavit of succession to real property A.R.S.§14-3971(E)

Collection of personal property by affidavit Funeral and last-illness expenses must be paid. No pending/appointed representative, or the statute's discharged-representative/closing-statement alternative must apply. Current text reflects the 2025 increase; no death-date cutoff has been verified. The claiming successor must be entitled to payment or delivery.

Affidavit of succession to real property Comparison only. Court filing required. Funeral, last-illness and unsecured debts must be paid; no federal estate tax due. Entitlement, no competing right and administration conditions apply. Six calendar months is not 180 days. Successor entitled by statutory allowances, intestacy or a valid will. Court reviews the affidavit.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Affidavit of succession to real property Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Arizona Legislature
Arkansas

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee Published process.

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee $100,000 or less.

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee All property at death less encumbrances, excluding homestead and statutory allowances for surviving spouse or minor children.

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee The value, less encumbrances, of all property owned by the decedent at the time of death, excluding the homestead of and statutory allowances for the benefit of the surviving spouse or minor children, if any, of the decedent, does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee More than 45 calendar days after death.

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee https://www.arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/files-list/Form%2023.pdf

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee Ark. Code Ann.§28-41-101

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee Comparison only. Official form says more than 45 days. No pending or granted representative petition; claims paid and state-benefit recovery resolved. Real-property notice and conveyance steps require separate review. Distributees identify the surviving spouse, heirs or devisees entitled to the estate.

Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Arkansas Judiciary
California

Personal-property affidavit Published process.

Personal-property affidavit Published process.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Published process.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Published process.

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence Published process.

Personal-property affidavit Personal-property affidavit

Personal-property affidavit Personal-property affidavit

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence

Personal-property affidavit $184,500 or less.

Personal-property affidavit $208,850 or less.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value $61,500 or less.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value $69,625 or less.

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence $750,000 or less.

Personal-property affidavit Gross California real and personal property, excluding §13050 property and property included in a §13151 petition. The affidavit does not itself transfer real estate.

Personal-property affidavit The gross value of the decedent's real and personal property in California— excluding any property described in Probate Code section 13050 and any property included in a petition filed under Probate Code section 13151—must not exceed:

Personal-property affidavit Gross California real and personal property, excluding §13050 property and property included in a §13151 petition. The affidavit does not itself transfer real estate.

Personal-property affidavit The gross value of the decedent's real and personal property in California— excluding any property described in Probate Code section 13050 and any property included in a petition filed under Probate Code section 13151—must not exceed:

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Gross value of qualifying California real property, excluding §13050 real property.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value The gross value of all real property in the decedent's estate located in California— excluding any real property described in Probate Code section 13050—must not exceed: $ 61,500 $ 69,625

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Gross value of qualifying California real property, excluding §13050 real property.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value The gross value of all real property in the decedent's estate located in California— excluding any real property described in Probate Code section 13050—must not exceed: $ 61,500 $ 69,625

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence Gross value of the decedent's primary residence in California; not other real estate.

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence The gross value of the decedent's primary residence in California must not exceed: $ 184,500 $ 750,000

Personal-property affidavit At least 40 calendar days after death.

Personal-property affidavit At least 40 calendar days after death.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value At least 6 calendar months after death.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value At least 6 calendar months after death.

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence At least 40 calendar days after death.

Personal-property affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Personal-property affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Real property required for this branch. Read its property conditions.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Real property required for this branch. Read its property conditions.

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence Real property required for this branch. Read its property conditions.

Personal-property affidavit Not published

Personal-property affidavit Not published

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/de305.pdf

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/de305.pdf

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/de310.pdf

Personal-property affidavit Prob. Code §§13100–13101

Personal-property affidavit Prob. Code §§13100–13101

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Prob. Code §13200

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Prob. Code §13200

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence Prob. Code §§13151–13154

Personal-property affidavit At least 40 days. Successor status and exclusions must be verified. A personal representative's permission may be required if probate exists. Statutory valuation is not a generic nationwide total. A successor with the legal right to inherit. This tool does not establish successor status.

Personal-property affidavit At least 40 days. Successor status and exclusions must be verified. A personal representative's permission may be required if probate exists. Statutory valuation is not a generic nationwide total. A successor with the legal right to inherit. This tool does not establish successor status.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Court filing, required inventory and appraisal. Six calendar months after death. This is a real-property-only valuation, not total estate value. Successor entitlement and official form prerequisites require review.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Court filing, required inventory and appraisal. Six calendar months after death. This is a real-property-only valuation, not total estate value. Successor entitlement and official form prerequisites require review.

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence Comparison only. Court petition, hearing, notice, inventory and appraisal. The home must be the decedent's California primary residence; other real property does not use this$750,000 branch. A successor claims the residence; the court determines succession.

Personal-property affidavit Deaths from 2022-04-01 through 2025-03-31, inclusive.

Personal-property affidavit Deaths on or after 2025-04-01.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Deaths from 2022-04-01 through 2025-03-31, inclusive.

Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Deaths on or after 2025-04-01.

Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence Deaths on or after 2025-04-01.

Judicial Council of California; Superior Court of California, County of Orange; Judicial Council of California
Colorado

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Published process.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Published process.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Published process.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Published process.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Published process.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Published process.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit $70,000 or less.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit $74,000 or less.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit $80,000 or less.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit $82,000 or less.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit $86,000 or less.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit $88,000 or less.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Estate property less liens and encumbrances, using the decedent's year-of-death cap.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit 2) The value of the property of the estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for the Decedent’s year of death (Y.O.D.). Year of Death Amount 2026 $88,000 2025 $86,000 2024 $82,000 2023 $80,000 2022 $74,000 2020 & 2021 $70,000

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Estate property less liens and encumbrances, using the decedent's year-of-death cap.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit 2) The value of the property of the estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for the Decedent’s year of death (Y.O.D.). Year of Death Amount 2026 $88,000 2025 $86,000 2024 $82,000 2023 $80,000 2022 $74,000 2020 & 2021 $70,000

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Estate property less liens and encumbrances, using the decedent's year-of-death cap.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit 2) The value of the property of the estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for the Decedent’s year of death (Y.O.D.). Year of Death Amount 2026 $88,000 2025 $86,000 2024 $82,000 2023 $80,000 2022 $74,000 2020 & 2021 $70,000

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Estate property less liens and encumbrances, using the decedent's year-of-death cap.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit 2) The value of the property of the estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for the Decedent’s year of death (Y.O.D.). Year of Death Amount 2026 $88,000 2025 $86,000 2024 $82,000 2023 $80,000 2022 $74,000 2020 & 2021 $70,000

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Estate property less liens and encumbrances, using the decedent's year-of-death cap.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit 2) The value of the property of the estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for the Decedent’s year of death (Y.O.D.). Year of Death Amount 2026 $88,000 2025 $86,000 2024 $82,000 2023 $80,000 2022 $74,000 2020 & 2021 $70,000

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Estate property less liens and encumbrances, using the decedent's year-of-death cap.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit 2) The value of the property of the estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for the Decedent’s year of death (Y.O.D.). Year of Death Amount 2026 $88,000 2025 $86,000 2024 $82,000 2023 $80,000 2022 $74,000 2020 & 2021 $70,000

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit At least 10 calendar days after death.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit At least 10 calendar days after death.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit At least 10 calendar days after death.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit At least 10 calendar days after death.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit At least 10 calendar days after death.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit At least 10 calendar days after death.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/8153

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/8153

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/8153

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/8153

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/8153

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/media/8153

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit C.R.S.§§15-12-1201–1202

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit C.R.S.§§15-12-1201–1202

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit C.R.S.§§15-12-1201–1202

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit C.R.S.§§15-12-1201–1202

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit C.R.S.§§15-12-1201–1202

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit C.R.S.§§15-12-1201–1202

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit No pending or granted personal-representative appointment in any state. The affidavit does not transfer real estate. DMV requires its separate vehicle affidavit. Successor or a person acting for successors; collector must distribute to the persons entitled.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit No pending or granted personal-representative appointment in any state. The affidavit does not transfer real estate. DMV requires its separate vehicle affidavit. Successor or a person acting for successors; collector must distribute to the persons entitled.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit No pending or granted personal-representative appointment in any state. The affidavit does not transfer real estate. DMV requires its separate vehicle affidavit. Successor or a person acting for successors; collector must distribute to the persons entitled.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit No pending or granted personal-representative appointment in any state. The affidavit does not transfer real estate. DMV requires its separate vehicle affidavit. Successor or a person acting for successors; collector must distribute to the persons entitled.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit No pending or granted personal-representative appointment in any state. The affidavit does not transfer real estate. DMV requires its separate vehicle affidavit. Successor or a person acting for successors; collector must distribute to the persons entitled.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit No pending or granted personal-representative appointment in any state. The affidavit does not transfer real estate. DMV requires its separate vehicle affidavit. Successor or a person acting for successors; collector must distribute to the persons entitled.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Deaths from 2020-01-01 through 2021-12-31, inclusive.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Deaths from 2022-01-01 through 2022-12-31, inclusive.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Deaths from 2023-01-01 through 2023-12-31, inclusive.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Deaths from 2024-01-01 through 2024-12-31, inclusive.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Deaths from 2025-01-01 through 2025-12-31, inclusive.

Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit Deaths from 2026-01-01 through 2026-12-31, inclusive.

Colorado Judicial Branch
Connecticut

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration Published process.

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration $40,000 or less.

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration Aggregate solely owned tangible/intangible personal property, excluding property passing outside probate by operation of law. No solely owned Connecticut real property.

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration If the aggregate value of a decedent's solely owned tangible and intangible personal property, excluding property that passes outside of probate by operation of law, does not exceed forty thousand dollars and the decedent had no solely owned real property in this state at the time of his or her death:

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration https://www.ctprobate.gov/Forms/PC-212.pdf

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration C.G.S.§45 a-273

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration Comparison only. The court cannot issue a decree until 30 days after sending the affidavit to DAS. This is not 30 days from death. Claims, expenses, taxes and distribution conditions require court review. Surviving spouse, otherwise next of kin, otherwise a court-approved interested person under the statutory priority.

Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Connecticut General Assembly; Connecticut Probate Courts
Delaware

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit Published process.

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit $50,000 or less.

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit Personal estate excluding §1901(b)/(c) property and jointly owned property.

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit The value of the personal estate of the decedent other than property described in § 1901(b) and (c) of this title and other than jointly owned property, does not exceed $50,000.

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit Not published

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit 12 Del.C.§2306

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit Comparison only. No pending/granted representative petition. Debts and spouse allowance paid or provided for. No Delaware real estate held solely or as tenants in common. Current code is amended in 2026; older deaths need applicable-law review. The statute lists qualified executor, spouse, relatives, trustee and other specified applicants and gives an order of preference.

Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Delaware General Assembly
District of Columbia

Small-estate court administration Published process.

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit Published process.

Small-estate court administration Small-estate court administration

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit

Small-estate court administration $80,000 or less.

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit $40,000 or less.

Small-estate court administration Decedent property subject to administration in the District of Columbia.

Small-estate court administration If the property of a decedent subject to administration in the District of Columbia has a value of $80,000 or less, the property may be administered as a small estate in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit Entire probate estate wherever located at death, less liens and encumbrances, exceeding known liabilities and containing no real-property interest.

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit The value of the decedent's entire probate estate, less liens and encumbrances, as of the date of the decedent's death, wherever located, exceeds the estate's known liabilities but does not exceed $40,000, and that such estate does not include an interest in real property;

Small-estate court administration Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit At least 60 calendar days after death.

Small-estate court administration Not published. Review with the proper court.

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Small-estate court administration Not published

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit Not published

Small-estate court administration D.C.Code§§20-351–20-355

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit D.C.Code§20-361

Small-estate court administration Comparison only. Court appoints a representative and orders claims/distribution. If court directs publication, claims/objections have 30 days from publication. Current 2025-amended text does not prove which earlier death dates use the new cap. The court reviews the petition and determines distribution.

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit Comparison only. All known successors make affidavit; no appointed/pending representative; funeral expenses paid and successor allocation stated. Current temporary amendments expire March 27,2027, not a death-date cutoff. Designated successor with fiduciary duties to the other successors.

Small-estate court administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Council of the District of Columbia; Council of the District of Columbia; Council of the District of Columbia
Florida

Summary administration Published process.

Summary administration Published process.

Summary administration Summary administration

Summary administration Summary administration

Summary administration $75,000 or less.

Summary administration Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Summary administration Entire estate subject to administration in Florida, less property exempt from creditor claims.

Summary administration (2) That the value of the entire estate subject to administration in this state, less the value of property exempt from the claims of creditors, does not exceed $75,000 or that the decedent has been dead for more than 2 years.

Summary administration Alternative where the decedent has been dead more than 2 years; no dollar cap is stated in this alternative.

Summary administration (2) That the value of the entire estate subject to administration in this state, less the value of property exempt from the claims of creditors, does not exceed $75,000 or that the decedent has been dead for more than 2 years.

Summary administration Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Summary administration More than 24 calendar months after death.

Summary administration Not published. Review with the proper court.

Summary administration Not published. Review with the proper court.

Summary administration Not published

Summary administration Not published

Summary administration Fla.Stat.§735.201

Summary administration Fla.Stat.§735.201

Summary administration Comparison only. In a testate estate, the will must not direct chapter 733 administration. Court petition and creditor/exempt-property rules apply. More than 2 years is a strict alternative, not a mandatory wait for the 75000 branch. Resident or nonresident decedent's estate under the statutory conditions.

Summary administration Comparison only. In a testate estate, the will must not direct chapter 733 administration. Court petition and creditor/exempt-property rules apply. More than 2 years is a strict alternative, not a mandatory wait for the 75000 branch. Resident or nonresident decedent's estate under the statutory conditions.

Summary administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Summary administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Florida Senate
Georgia

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary Published process.

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary No fixed dollar ceiling verified. The petition requires an agreed division of the estate and identifies the property, including legal descriptions where needed.

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary 6. A signed original agreement setting out the heirs’ agreed upon distribution of the estate must be attached to the petition. The legal description included in the agreement must sufficiently identify the property in order to pass good title.

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary Not published. Review with the proper court.

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary https://www.gasupreme.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GPCSF9_0721.pdf

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary O.C.G.A.§53-2-40 et seq.

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary Comparison only. Decedent must have died intestate. Heirs must unanimously agree to the division. Original signed agreement and necessary representative/notice documents are required. No automatic value-based eligibility conclusion. Heir agreement, successor identity, creditors and representation of minor/incapacitated heirs require court review.

Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Supreme Court of Georgia
Hawaii

Collection of personal property by affidavit Published process.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Collection of personal property by affidavit

Collection of personal property by affidavit $100,000 or less.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Gross estate value in Hawaii no more than 100000; registered motor vehicles may be transferred regardless of value under this section.

Collection of personal property by affidavit (1) The gross value of the decedent's estate in this State does not exceed $100,000; except that any motor vehicles registered in the decedent's name may be transferred regardless of value pursuant to this section;

Collection of personal property by affidavit Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Not published

Collection of personal property by affidavit HRS§560:3-1201

Collection of personal property by affidavit Comparison only. Death certificate and affidavit required. No pending or granted representative appointment in Hawaii. State human-services recovery affidavit has statutory priority. No specific post-death wait is stated in the retained section. Claimed successor explains entitlement and relationship; state human-services recovery is a separate statutory branch.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Hawaii Legislature
Idaho

Collection of personal property by affidavit Published process.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Collection of personal property by affidavit

Collection of personal property by affidavit $100,000 or less.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Fair market value of the entire probate estate wherever located, less liens and encumbrances.

Collection of personal property by affidavit The fair market value of the entire estate of the decedent which is subject to probate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000);

Collection of personal property by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Not published

Collection of personal property by affidavit IdahoCode§15-3-1201

Collection of personal property by affidavit No pending or granted personal representative or summary-administration petition in any jurisdiction. The described affidavit collects personal property; whole-estate valuation is broader than only the item collected. Successor entitled to payment/delivery, including a trust entitlement under the will.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Idaho Legislature
Illinois

Small Estate Affidavit Published process.

Small Estate Affidavit Published process.

Small Estate Affidavit Small Estate Affidavit

Small Estate Affidavit Small Estate Affidavit

Small Estate Affidavit $100,000 or less.

Small Estate Affidavit $150,000 or less.

Small Estate Affidavit Gross entire personal estate passing under a will or intestacy, including vehicles under the older form.

Small Estate Affidavit The gross value of the decedent’s entire personal estate, including the value of all property passing to any party either by intestacy or under a will, does not exceed $100,000.

Small Estate Affidavit Entire personal estate passing under a will or intestacy, excluding motor vehicles registered with the Secretary of State; those vehicles are separately listed.

Small Estate Affidavit Excluding motor vehicles registered with the Secretary of State, the decedent’s entire personal estate passing to any party either by intestacy or under a will, does not exceed $150,000.

Small Estate Affidavit Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Small Estate Affidavit Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Small Estate Affidavit Not published. Review with the proper court.

Small Estate Affidavit Not published. Review with the proper court.

Small Estate Affidavit https://services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/forms/Forms/pdf_files/CCP0247.pdf

Small Estate Affidavit https://services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/forms/Forms/pdf_files/CCP0248.pdf

Small Estate Affidavit 755 ILCS 5/25-1

Small Estate Affidavit 755 ILCS 5/25-1

Small Estate Affidavit Comparison only. No outstanding letters or contemplated/pending petition in any jurisdiction. Known debts and distribution rights still require review. Registered-vehicle exclusion applies only to the newer death-date branch. Affiant identifies heirs/legatees, claims and distribution; successor rights are not established by the value comparison.

Small Estate Affidavit Comparison only. No outstanding letters or contemplated/pending petition in any jurisdiction. Known debts and distribution rights still require review. Registered-vehicle exclusion applies only to the newer death-date branch. Affiant identifies heirs/legatees, claims and distribution; successor rights are not established by the value comparison.

Small Estate Affidavit Deaths from 1991-09-04 through 2025-08-14, inclusive.

Small Estate Affidavit Deaths on or after 2025-08-15.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County; Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
Indiana

Small Estate Affidavit Published process.

Small Estate Affidavit Small Estate Affidavit

Small Estate Affidavit $100,000 or less.

Small Estate Affidavit Gross probate estate under the current court FAQ; statutory deduction and historical death-date details remain to be verified.

Small Estate Affidavit The value of the gross probate estate does not exceed $100,000

Small Estate Affidavit At least 45 calendar days after death.

Small Estate Affidavit Not published. Review with the proper court.

Small Estate Affidavit Not published

Small Estate Affidavit Not published

Small Estate Affidavit Comparison only. No pending or granted personal-representative petition in any jurisdiction; claimant entitled to payment. Current court summary is not enough to decide deductions, real-property handling or an earlier death's applicable cap. Claimant must be entitled to the property.

Small Estate Affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Hamilton County Courts
Iowa

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Published process.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Published process.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Distribution by affidavit for very small estates

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Distribution by affidavit for very small estates

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates $50,000 or less.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates $50,000 or less.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Gross personal property otherwise distributed by will/intestacy, at death or any time since death. For deaths 2025 onward no real property; earlier deaths have the stated qualifying joint-survivorship exception.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates When the gross value of the decedent’s personal property that would otherwise be distributed by will or intestate succession is or has been, at any time since the decedent’s death, fifty thousand dollars or less and there is no real property, or for deaths occurring before January 1, 2025, the real property passes to persons exempt from inheritance tax as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship pursuant to chapter 450,

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Gross personal property otherwise distributed by will/intestacy, at death or any time since death. For deaths 2025 onward no real property; earlier deaths have the stated qualifying joint-survivorship exception.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates When the gross value of the decedent’s personal property that would otherwise be distributed by will or intestate succession is or has been, at any time since the decedent’s death, fifty thousand dollars or less and there is no real property, or for deaths occurring before January 1, 2025, the real property passes to persons exempt from inheritance tax as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship pursuant to chapter 450,

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates At least 40 calendar days after death.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates At least 40 calendar days after death.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Not published

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Not published

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates IowaCode§633.356

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates IowaCode§633.356

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates No pending administration. Successor, creditor, tax and Medicaid assertions apply. For deaths before 2025, the statute separately permits specified inheritance-tax-exempt joint-survivorship real property; that is not a power to transfer real estate by affidavit. Reasonably ascertainable will beneficiaries or intestate successors; state recovery has a separate statutory branch.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates No pending administration. Successor, creditor, tax and Medicaid assertions apply. For deaths before 2025, the statute separately permits specified inheritance-tax-exempt joint-survivorship real property; that is not a power to transfer real estate by affidavit. Reasonably ascertainable will beneficiaries or intestate successors; state recovery has a separate statutory branch.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Deaths on or before 2024-12-31.

Distribution by affidavit for very small estates Deaths on or after 2025-01-01.

Iowa Legislature
Kansas

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit Published process.

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit $75,000 or less.

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit Total estate assets subject to probate, not merely the personal item being collected.

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit When a resident of the state dies, whether testate or intestate, if the total assets of the estate of the decedent subject to probate do not exceed $75,000 in value,

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit Not published

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit K.S.A.§59-1507 b

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit Comparison only. Resident decedent, whether testate or intestate. Statute permits the personal-property transfer without granted letters. No specific post-death wait is stated in the retained section; no zero-day legal conclusion is inferred. Successor entitled under the will/intestacy, or nominated representative under the will.

Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
Kentucky

Dispense with administration Published process.

Dispense with administration Dispense with administration

Dispense with administration Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Dispense with administration Distributable assets compared with the family exemption and preferred claims, not a single gross-estate ceiling.

Dispense with administration Where the exemption for the surviving spouse or children, alone or together with preferred claims, paid by either the surviving spouse or children or by the surviving spouse where the surviving spouse's estate is legally liable for payment, equals or exceeds the amount of distributable assets, the court may order that administration of the estate be dispensed with and the assets be transferred to the surviving spouse or, if there is no surviving spouse, to the surviving children, or to a person designated by the surviving spouse. The court may order that administration of the estate be dispensed with in both testate and intestate estates without requiring the renunciation of a will.

Dispense with administration Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Dispense with administration Not published. Review with the proper court.

Dispense with administration Not published

Dispense with administration KRS 395.455

Dispense with administration Comparison only. The court must review family exemptions, preferred claims, distributable assets and who may receive them. Current 395.455 text became effective July 15, 2026; this is not an explicit death-date cutoff. The cited family exemption is 30000 dollars of personal property or money; it is not a universal estate ceiling. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Dispense with administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Kentucky General Assembly; Kentucky General Assembly
Louisiana

Resident small succession Published process.

Nonresident ancillary small succession Published process.

Succession at least 20 years after death Published process.

Resident small succession Resident small succession

Nonresident ancillary small succession Nonresident ancillary small succession

Succession at least 20 years after death Succession at least 20 years after death

Resident small succession $200,000 or less.

Nonresident ancillary small succession $125,000 or less.

Succession at least 20 years after death Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Resident small succession Gross property value at death. Resident and nonresident scopes differ.

Resident small succession The succession of a person who died domiciled in Louisiana and who died leaving property with a gross value of two hundred thousand dollars or less valued as of the date of death.

Nonresident ancillary small succession Gross property value at death. Resident and nonresident scopes differ.

Nonresident ancillary small succession The ancillary succession of a person who died domiciled outside of Louisiana and who died leaving property in Louisiana with a gross value of one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars or less valued as of the date of death.

Succession at least 20 years after death Louisiana property of any value, if death occurred at least 20 years before the affidavit.

Succession at least 20 years after death The succession of a person whose date of death occurred at least twenty years prior to the execution of a small succession affidavit and who died leaving property in Louisiana of any value.

Resident small succession Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Nonresident ancillary small succession Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Succession at least 20 years after death Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Resident small succession Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Nonresident ancillary small succession Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Succession at least 20 years after death Not published. Review with the proper court.

Resident small succession Not published

Nonresident ancillary small succession Not published

Succession at least 20 years after death Not published

Resident small succession La.C.C.P. arts 3421,3431–3434

Nonresident ancillary small succession La.C.C.P. arts 3421,3431–3434

Succession at least 20 years after death La.C.C.P. art 3421(3)

Resident small succession Comparison only. Domicile and will status control the affidavit route. Resident intestate successions may use it; resident testate successions require no Louisiana immovable property and the listed beneficiaries' agreement. Nonresident testaments must have been probated by another state. Required signatures and notice need review. The resident 200 k amount appears in current text amended by 2026 Act 293; no death-date applicability was verified. A nonsigning heir's notice may require 30 days from mailing, not from death. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Nonresident ancillary small succession Comparison only. Domicile and will status control the affidavit route. Resident intestate successions may use it; resident testate successions require no Louisiana immovable property and the listed beneficiaries' agreement. Nonresident testaments must have been probated by another state. Required signatures and notice need review. The resident 200 k amount appears in current text amended by 2026 Act 293; no death-date applicability was verified. A nonsigning heir's notice may require 30 days from mailing, not from death. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Succession at least 20 years after death Comparison only. This branch has no dollar ceiling in the quoted definition. Verify the 20-year anniversary, domicile, will, signatures, notices and all affidavit requirements. No date is calculated from this branch. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Resident small succession Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Nonresident ancillary small succession Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Succession at least 20 years after death Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Louisiana State Legislature; Louisiana State Legislature; Louisiana State Legislature; Louisiana State Legislature
Maine

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths Published process.

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths $52,500 or less.

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths Entire estate wherever located, less liens and encumbrances; indexed by death year.

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths The value of the entire estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $40,000, adjusted for inflation pursuant to section 1‑108 ;

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths At least 30 calendar days after death.

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths Not published

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths 18-C M.R.S.§3-1201

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths This route collects personal property only. The entire-estate measure is net of liens and encumbrances, so a gross sole-owned estimate is insufficient. No personal-representative appointment or pending petition is permitted; the successor must be entitled to the property. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Personal property affidavit for 2026 deaths Deaths from 2026-01-01 through 2026-12-31, inclusive.

Maine Legislature and Maine Probate Courts; Maine Legislature and Maine Probate Courts
Maryland

Small estate administration Published process.

Small estate with sole spouse heir Published process.

Small estate administration Small estate administration

Small estate with sole spouse heir Small estate with sole spouse heir

Small estate administration $50,000 or less.

Small estate with sole spouse heir $100,000 or less.

Small estate administration Maryland property subject to administration at fair market value at death, minus qualifying recorded secured debts.

Small estate administration For the purpose of this subtitle, value is determined by the fair market value of property less debts of record secured by the property, as of the date of death, to the extent that insurance benefits are not payable to the lien holder or secured party for the secured debt.

Small estate with sole spouse heir Maryland property subject to administration at fair market value at death, minus qualifying recorded secured debts.

Small estate with sole spouse heir For the purpose of this subtitle, value is determined by the fair market value of property less debts of record secured by the property, as of the date of death, to the extent that insurance benefits are not payable to the lien holder or secured party for the secured debt.

Small estate administration Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Small estate with sole spouse heir Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Small estate administration Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Small estate with sole spouse heir Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Small estate administration Not published

Small estate with sole spouse heir Not published

Small estate administration Md.Code,Estates and Trusts§5-601

Small estate with sole spouse heir Md.Code,Estates and Trusts§5-601

Small estate administration The higher threshold requires the surviving spouse to be the sole legatee or heir. Secured-debt deductions are limited when insurance pays the secured debt. The register or court must confirm valuation and every filing condition. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Small estate with sole spouse heir Comparison only. The higher threshold requires the surviving spouse to be the sole legatee or heir. Secured-debt deductions are limited when insurance pays the secured debt. The register or court must confirm valuation and every filing condition. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Small estate administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Small estate with sole spouse heir Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Maryland General Assembly; Maryland General Assembly
Massachusetts

Voluntary administration Published process.

Voluntary administration Voluntary administration

Voluntary administration $25,000 or less.

Voluntary administration Probate personal property, excluding the value of one car.

Voluntary administration The decedent left a probate estate consisting entirely of personal property valued at $25,000 or less (excluding the value of a car) regardless of date of death;

Voluntary administration At least 30 calendar days after death.

Voluntary administration Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Voluntary administration https://www.mass.gov/info-details/probate-and-family-court-voluntary-administration-statement-mpc-170

Voluntary administration Mass.G.L.c 190 B§3-1201

Voluntary administration Comparison only. The person must have lived in Massachusetts, the petitioner must meet the interested-person rule and no other probate or personal-representative proceeding may have been filed. Car exclusion and all court criteria require review. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Voluntary administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Massachusetts Probate and Family Court
Michigan

Sworn statement for personal property Published process.

Court petition and order for assignment Published process.

Sworn statement for personal property Sworn statement for personal property

Court petition and order for assignment Court petition and order for assignment

Sworn statement for personal property $53,000 or less.

Court petition and order for assignment $53,000 or less.

Sworn statement for personal property Entire estate net of liens and encumbrances, using the applicable annual adjustment.

Sworn statement for personal property The value of the decedent’s estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $50,000, adjusted annually as provided in MCL 700.1210.

Court petition and order for assignment Property at death after funeral and burial expenses, with separate court review of real-property lien valuation.

Court petition and order for assignment The gross value of the decedent’s property remaining after payment of funeral and burial expenses does not/will not exceed $50,000 as adjusted annually for cost of living.

Sworn statement for personal property More than 28 calendar days after death.

Court petition and order for assignment Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Sworn statement for personal property Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Court petition and order for assignment Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Sworn statement for personal property https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/pc598.pdf

Court petition and order for assignment https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/pc556.pdf

Sworn statement for personal property MCL 700.3983

Court petition and order for assignment MCL 700.3982

Sworn statement for personal property No real estate, no appointed or pending personal representative, no assignment petition and a successor entitled to the property are required. The official form says more than 28 days, so day 28 is not treated as ready. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Court petition and order for assignment Comparison only. The court assigns property for funeral and burial expenses and then to the surviving spouse or heirs. Current indexed amount, real-property lien treatment and family entitlement require court review. No uniform death-based waiting period was verified for this branch. The simplified property total is not a gross-estate input; real-property lien rules and any applicable deduction cap need court confirmation. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Sworn statement for personal property Deaths from 2026-01-01 through 2026-12-31, inclusive.

Court petition and order for assignment Deaths from 2026-01-01 through 2026-12-31, inclusive.

Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court; Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court; Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court
Minnesota

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit Published process.

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit $75,000 or less.

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit Entire probate estate wherever located at death, including safe-deposit contents, less liens and encumbrances.

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit the value of the entire probate estate, determined as of the date of death, wherever located, including specifically any contents of a safe deposit box, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $75,000;

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit Not published

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit Minn.Stat.§524.3-1201

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit This death-based checkpoint covers ordinary personal property, not safe-deposit-box contents. Safe-deposit contents require 30 days from the inventory filing, a separate anchor this checker does not calculate. No appointed or pending personal representative is allowed and superior claims must be honored. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Ordinary personal property collection by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Minnesota Legislature, Revisor of Statutes
Mississippi

Small-estate process not verified Not published. Current process not verified.

Small-estate process not verified Small-estate process not verified

Small-estate process not verified Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Small-estate process not verified Not published

Small-estate process not verified Not published

Small-estate process not verified Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Small-estate process not verified Not published. Review with the proper court.

Small-estate process not verified Not published

Small-estate process not verified Not published

Small-estate process not verified Comparison only. Current small-estate limits and requirements were not verified from an allowed current statute or state-court self-help source. Ask the Chancery Court for the governing current procedure. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Small-estate process not verified Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

State of Mississippi Judiciary
Missouri

Small estate affidavit Published process.

Small estate affidavit Small estate affidavit

Small estate affidavit $40,000 or less.

Small estate affidavit Entire estate less liens, debt and encumbrances.

Small estate affidavit The value of the entire estate, less liens, debt, and encumbrances, does not exceed forty thousand dollars;

Small estate affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Small estate affidavit Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Small estate affidavit Not published

Small estate affidavit Mo.Rev.Stat.§473.097

Small estate affidavit Court filing, debt payment, a bond unless waived and any required publication must be reviewed. A will must have been presented within the governing limitation period. Property above 15000 dollars triggers the quoted creditor-publication rule. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Small estate affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Missouri Revisor of Statutes
Montana

Personal property collection by affidavit Published process.

Personal property collection by affidavit Personal property collection by affidavit

Personal property collection by affidavit $100,000 or less.

Personal property collection by affidavit Entire probate estate wherever located, less liens and encumbrances.

Personal property collection by affidavit the value of the probate estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $100,000, except as provided in subsection (2);

Personal property collection by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Personal property collection by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Personal property collection by affidavit Not published

Personal property collection by affidavit MCA§72-3-1101

Personal property collection by affidavit The affidavit transfers personal property only. The entire probate-estate measure is not limited to the assets being collected. No appointed or pending personal representative is allowed. A separate unclaimed-property exception is outside this general process. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Personal property collection by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Montana Legislature
Nebraska

Personal property affidavit Published process.

Real property succession affidavit Published process.

Personal property affidavit Personal property affidavit

Real property succession affidavit Real property succession affidavit

Personal property affidavit $100,000 or less.

Real property succession affidavit $100,000 or less.

Personal property affidavit All personal property wherever located, net of liens and encumbrances.

Personal property affidavit the value of all of the personal property in the decedent's estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars;

Real property succession affidavit Nebraska real-property interests at assessment-roll value for the death year, less real-estate taxes and interest due at death.

Real property succession affidavit the value of the decedent's interest in all real property in the decedent's estate located in this state does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars. The value of the decedent's interest shall be determined from the value of the property shown on the assessment rolls for the year in which the decedent died less real estate taxes and interest thereon if any is due at the time of death;

Personal property affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Real property succession affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Personal property affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Real property succession affidavit Real property required for this branch. Read its property conditions.

Personal property affidavit Not published

Real property succession affidavit Not published

Personal property affidavit Neb.Rev.Stat.§30-24,125

Real property succession affidavit Neb.Rev.Stat.§30-24,129

Personal property affidavit Separate personal and real-property affidavits use different property measures. Appointment, entitlement, truthful sworn statements and all signature/recording requirements must be reviewed. This does not determine heirship. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Real property succession affidavit Comparison only. Separate personal and real-property affidavits use different property measures. Appointment, entitlement, truthful sworn statements and all signature/recording requirements must be reviewed. This does not determine heirship. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Personal property affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Real property succession affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Nebraska Legislature; Nebraska Legislature
Nevada

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement Published process.

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement Published process.

Court set-aside without administration Published process.

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement Other-successor affidavit of entitlement

Court set-aside without administration Court set-aside without administration

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement $150,000 or less.

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement $25,000 or less.

Court set-aside without administration $150,000 or less.

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement Gross Nevada property excluding registered motor vehicles and specified armed-forces amounts; no Nevada real-property interest, mortgage or lien.

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement If a decedent leaves no real property, nor interest therein, nor mortgage or lien thereon, in this State, and the gross value of the decedent’s property in this State, over and above any amounts due to the decedent for services in the Armed Forces of the United States and the value of any motor vehicles registered to the decedent, does not exceed the applicable amount, a person who has a right to succeed to the property of the decedent pursuant to the laws of succession for a decedent who died intestate or pursuant to the valid will of a decedent who died testate, on behalf of all persons entitled to succeed to the property claimed, or the Director of the Nevada Health Authority or, as applicable, the public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125, on behalf of the State or others entitled to the property, may, 40 days after the death of the decedent, without procuring letters of administration or awaiting the probate of the will, collect any money due the decedent, receive the property of the decedent, and have any evidences of interest, indebtedness or right transferred to the claimant upon furnishing the person, representative, corporation, officer or body owing the money, having custody of the property or acting as registrar or transfer agent of the evidences of interest, indebtedness or right, with an affidavit showing the right of the affiant or affiants to receive the money or property or to have the evidence transferred.

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement Gross Nevada property excluding registered motor vehicles and specified armed-forces amounts; no Nevada real-property interest, mortgage or lien.

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement If a decedent leaves no real property, nor interest therein, nor mortgage or lien thereon, in this State, and the gross value of the decedent’s property in this State, over and above any amounts due to the decedent for services in the Armed Forces of the United States and the value of any motor vehicles registered to the decedent, does not exceed the applicable amount, a person who has a right to succeed to the property of the decedent pursuant to the laws of succession for a decedent who died intestate or pursuant to the valid will of a decedent who died testate, on behalf of all persons entitled to succeed to the property claimed, or the Director of the Nevada Health Authority or, as applicable, the public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125, on behalf of the State or others entitled to the property, may, 40 days after the death of the decedent, without procuring letters of administration or awaiting the probate of the will, collect any money due the decedent, receive the property of the decedent, and have any evidences of interest, indebtedness or right transferred to the claimant upon furnishing the person, representative, corporation, officer or body owing the money, having custody of the property or acting as registrar or transfer agent of the evidences of interest, indebtedness or right, with an affidavit showing the right of the affiant or affiants to receive the money or property or to have the evidence transferred.

Court set-aside without administration Fair market value at death, reduced by enforceable liens and encumbrances, with family nonprobate-transfer considerations.

Court set-aside without administration For the purposes of this section, the value of property must be the fair market value of that property, reduced by the value of all enforceable liens and encumbrances. Property values and the values of liens and encumbrances must be determined as of the date of the decedent’s death.

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement At least 40 calendar days after death.

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement At least 40 calendar days after death.

Court set-aside without administration At least 30 calendar days after death.

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Court set-aside without administration Not published. Review with the proper court.

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement Not published

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement Not published

Court set-aside without administration Not published

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement NRS 146.080

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement NRS 146.080

Court set-aside without administration NRS 146.070

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement Comparison only. The 150000-dollar route requires the surviving spouse. Debts must be paid or provided for; notice to equal or superior successors must have aged at least 14 days from service or mailing. No pending or appointed representative or known personal-injury/tort claim is permitted. The 14-day notice wait is not calculated from death. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement Comparison only. The 25000-dollar route covers other successors. Debts must be paid or provided for; notice to equal or superior successors must have aged at least 14 days from service or mailing. No pending or appointed representative or known personal-injury/tort claim is permitted. The 14-day notice wait is not calculated from death. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Court set-aside without administration Comparison only. A court order, hearing, creditor notice and valuation review are required. Family set-aside priority and nonprobate transfers can change treatment. Real-estate procedure must be reviewed by the court. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Other-successor affidavit of entitlement Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Court set-aside without administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court; Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court; Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court
New Hampshire

Waiver of administration Published process.

Waiver of administration Waiver of administration

Waiver of administration Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Waiver of administration No dollar ceiling is stated in this section; beneficiary, heir, assent and appointment conditions control.

Waiver of administration I. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of law, there shall be no requirement for an inventory of the estate, no requirement for a bond, and no requirement for an accounting for assets in any of the following circumstances: (1) Whenever a decedent dies testate and an individual is named in the will as the sole beneficiary of the decedent's estate and is appointed to serve as administrator. (2) Whenever a decedent dies testate and all individuals named in the will as beneficiaries of the decedent's estate are appointed to serve as co-administrators or any appropriate person is appointed to serve as administrator with the assent of all such beneficiaries. (3) Whenever a decedent dies testate, a trust is named in the will as the sole beneficiary of the estate, and any appropriate person, including one or more trustees of such trust, is appointed to serve as administrator with the assent of all such trustees. (4) Whenever a decedent dies intestate and an individual, including a surviving spouse, is the sole heir of the decedent's estate and is appointed to serve as administrator. (5) Whenever a decedent dies intestate and all heirs of the decedent's estate, including a surviving spouse, if any, are appointed to serve as co-administrators or any appropriate person is appointed to serve as administrator with the assent of all such heirs. (6) Whenever, in the discretion of the court, the court determines it is appropriate under the circumstances.

Waiver of administration Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Waiver of administration Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Waiver of administration Not published

Waiver of administration RSA 553:32

Waiver of administration Comparison only. Eligibility depends on the will, heirs, beneficiaries, appointments, assent or court discretion. Completion affidavit is filed at least 6 months and no more than 1 year after appointment, not after death. Debts and administration expenses remain payable. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Waiver of administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

New Hampshire General Court
New Jersey

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit Published process.

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner Published process.

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit $50,000 or less.

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner $20,000 or less.

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit Total real and personal property in the quoted Surrogate guidance; local real-estate handling must be confirmed.

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit If a person dies without a Will and is survived by a spouse or domestic partner, and the total value of the real and personal property does not exceed $50,000.00, the spouse or domestic partner may obtain an Affidavit of Surviving Spouse or Domestic Partner in lieu of filing a formal Administration.

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner Total real and personal property in the quoted Surrogate guidance; local real-estate handling must be confirmed.

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner If a person dies without a Will or surviving spouse or domestic partner, but does leave heirs and the total value of the real and personal property does not exceed $20,000.00, one of the heirs with consent of the others may obtain an Affidavit of Heir in lieu of filing a formal Administration.

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit Not published. Review with the proper court.

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner Not published. Review with the proper court.

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit Not published

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner Not published

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit N.J.S.A.3B:10-3

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner N.J.S.A.3B:10-4

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit Comparison only. The person must have died without a will. A surviving spouse or partner must qualify. This is Ocean County Surrogate guidance. Confirm local court practice, the current statute and real-estate handling before using any affidavit. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner Comparison only. The person must have died without a will. No spouse or partner may survive; an heir must obtain the others' consent. This is Ocean County Surrogate guidance. Confirm local court practice, the current statute and real-estate handling before using any affidavit. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Ocean County Surrogate's Court
New Mexico

Affidavit of successor in interest Published process.

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit Published process.

Affidavit of successor in interest Affidavit of successor in interest

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit

Affidavit of successor in interest Less than $50,000.

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit $500,000 or less.

Affidavit of successor in interest The court describes total estate under 50000 dollars with no real property; exact statutory deductions need review.

Affidavit of successor in interest A “small estate” is defined as one where the decedent’s total estate is worth less than $50,000 and does not include any real property (land, a house, a farm, etc).

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit Full primary-residence value as assessed for property tax, not the person's total gross estate.

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit The decedent’s primary residence can be transferred to the decedent’s surviving spouse without probate by using an “Affidavit of Surviving Spouse” if: 1. At least 6 months have passed since the decedent’s death; and 2. No probate has been filed; and 3. The only item required to be transferred from the decedent’s estate is the decedent’s primary residence; and 4. The decedent and spouse owned the residence as community property, or the decedent willingly left their interest in the residence to the spouse; and 5. The full value of the residence, as assessed for property tax purposes, does not exceed $500,000. The affidavit must be signed by the surviving spouse and notarized. The affidavit is then filed with the county clerk in the county in which the residence is located. Check with your local probate court to find out where to get the forms and instructions to create an Affidavit of Surviving Spouse.

Affidavit of successor in interest At least 30 calendar days after death.

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit At least 6 calendar months after death.

Affidavit of successor in interest Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit Real property required for this branch. Read its property conditions.

Affidavit of successor in interest Not published

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit Not published

Affidavit of successor in interest NMSA 1978§45-3-1201

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit Not published

Affidavit of successor in interest Comparison only. No probate may have been filed and the signer must be entitled to the property. The court uses less than 50000 dollars; statutory equality and the precise property measure were not independently verified. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit Comparison only. A surviving spouse, no filed probate, only the primary residence needing transfer, the stated community-property or testament condition and assessed value at most 500000 dollars are all required. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Affidavit of successor in interest Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

New Mexico Courts
New York

Voluntary administration of a small estate Published process.

Voluntary administration of a small estate Voluntary administration of a small estate

Voluntary administration of a small estate $50,000 or less.

Voluntary administration of a small estate Gross personal property, excluding the family property required to be set off under EPTL 5-3.1(a).

Voluntary administration of a small estate A small estate is the estate of a domiciliary or a non-domiciliary who dies leaving personal property having a gross value of $50,000 or less exclusive of property required to be set off under EPTL 5-3.1 (a).

Voluntary administration of a small estate At least 0 calendar days after death.

Voluntary administration of a small estate Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Voluntary administration of a small estate Not published

Voluntary administration of a small estate SCPA§§1301,1304

Voluntary administration of a small estate This process cannot administer solely owned land. Exempt family property, priority to act, wills and possible wrongful-death or other lawsuits must be reviewed. The statute says 50000 dollars or less despite court summaries saying less than 50000. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Voluntary administration of a small estate Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

New York State Senate and New York Courts; New York State Senate and New York Courts; New York State Senate and New York Courts
North Carolina

Collection of personal property by affidavit Published process.

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse Published process.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Collection of personal property by affidavit

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse

Collection of personal property by affidavit $20,000 or less.

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse $30,000 or less.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Personal property net of liens and encumbrances; spouse branch also accounts for any paid spousal allowance.

Collection of personal property by affidavit When a decedent dies intestate leaving personal property, less liens and encumbrances thereon, not exceeding twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in value, at any time after 30 days from the date of death, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall make payment of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action to a person claiming to be the public administrator appointed pursuant to G.S. 28A-12-1, or an heir or creditor of the decedent, not disqualified under G.S. 28A-4-2, upon being presented a certified copy of an affidavit filed in accordance with subsection (b) and made by or on behalf of the heir or creditor or the public administrator stating:

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse Personal property net of liens and encumbrances; spouse branch also accounts for any paid spousal allowance.

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse In those cases in which the affiant is the surviving spouse and sole heir of the decedent, not disqualified under G.S. 28A-4-2, the property described in this subsection that may be collected pursuant to this section may exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in value but shall not exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) in value, after reduction for any spousal allowance paid to the surviving spouse pursuant to G.S. 30-15.

Collection of personal property by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse At least 30 calendar days after death.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Not published

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse Not published

Collection of personal property by affidavit N.C.G.S.§§28A-25-1,28A-25-1.1

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse N.C.G.S.§§28A-25-1,28A-25-1.1

Collection of personal property by affidavit This collects personal property; it does not transfer land. Ownership of land is disclosed and does not alone bar this personal-property route. No appointed or pending personal representative is permitted. Testate estates require probate and attachment/recording of the will; other statutory qualification requirements remain. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse Comparison only. This collects personal property; it does not transfer land. Ownership of land is disclosed and does not alone bar this personal-property route. The 30000-dollar branch requires the spouse to be sole heir or beneficiary and accounts for a paid spousal allowance. No appointed or pending personal representative is permitted. Testate estates require probate and attachment/recording of the will; other statutory qualification requirements remain. The court or a lawyer must confirm every condition before this process is used.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

North Carolina General Assembly; North Carolina General Assembly
North Dakota

Collection of personal property by affidavit Published process.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Collection of personal property by affidavit

Collection of personal property by affidavit $100,000 or less.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Entire estate subject to distribution or succession under Chapters 30.1-01 through 30.1-23, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances.

Collection of personal property by affidavit a. The value of the entire estate subject to distribution or succession under chapters 30.1-01 through 30.1-23, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars.

Collection of personal property by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Not published

Collection of personal property by affidavit N.D.C.C. §30.1-23-01

Collection of personal property by affidavit Successor must be entitled to the personal property. No personal representative application or appointment may exist under the statutory affidavit. Court guidance additionally says no probate real property and describes the limit as less than $100,000. Review that difference before using the affidavit. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

North Dakota Legislative Branch; North Dakota Court System
Ohio

Court release from administration Published process.

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate Published process.

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer Published process.

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Published process.

Court release from administration Court release from administration

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate Court release when spouse receives the entire estate

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse

Court release from administration $35,000 or less.

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate $100,000 or less.

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer $5,000 or less.

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Court release from administration Value of estate assets.

Court release from administration (1) The value of the assets of the estate is thirty-five thousand dollars or less.

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate Value of estate assets, with the specified all-to-spouse will or intestacy/support-allowance conditions.

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate (2) The value of the assets of the estate is one hundred thousand dollars or less and either of the following applies: (a) The decedent devised and bequeathed in a valid will all of the assets of the decedent's estate to a person who is named in the will as the decedent's spouse, and the decedent is survived by that person. (b) The decedent is survived by a spouse whose marriage to the decedent was solemnized in a manner consistent with Chapter 3101. of the Revised Code or with a similar law of another state or nation, the decedent died without a valid will, and the decedent's surviving spouse is entitled to receive all of the assets of the decedent's estate under section 2105.06 of the Revised Code or by the operation of that section and division (B)(1) or (2) of section 2106.13 of the Revised Code.

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer The lesser of $5,000 or the actual funeral and burial expenses, not a universal $5,000 estate allowance.

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer (B)(1) If the value of the assets of the decedent's estate does not exceed the lesser of five thousand dollars or the amount of the decedent's funeral and burial expenses, any person who is not a surviving spouse and who has paid or is obligated in writing to pay the decedent's funeral and burial expenses, including a person described in section 2108.89 of the Revised Code, may apply to the probate court for an order granting a summary release from administration in accordance with this section.

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Support allowance under §2106.13 plus an amount not exceeding $5,000 for funeral and burial expenses. Qualifying spouse definition and actual expenses apply.

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse (2) If either of the following applies, the decedent's surviving spouse may apply to the probate court for an order granting a summary release from administration in accordance with this section: (a) The decedent's funeral and burial expenses have been prepaid, and the value of the assets of the decedent's estate does not exceed the total of the following items: (i) The allowance for support that is made under division (A) of section 2106.13 of the Revised Code to the surviving spouse and, if applicable, to the decedent's minor children and that is distributable in accordance with division (B)(1) or (2) of that section; (ii) An amount, not exceeding five thousand dollars, for the decedent's funeral and burial expenses referred to in division (A)(2)(c) of this section. (b) The decedent's funeral and burial expenses have not been prepaid, the decedent's surviving spouse has paid or is obligated in writing to pay the decedent's funeral and burial expenses, and the value of the assets of the decedent's estate does not exceed the total of the items referred to in divisions (B)(2)(a)(i) and (ii) of this section.

Court release from administration Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Court release from administration Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Not published. Review with the proper court.

Court release from administration Not published

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate Not published

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer Not published

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Not published

Court release from administration Ohio Rev. Code §2113.03(A)(1), (B)

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate Ohio Rev. Code §2113.03(A)(2), (B)

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer Ohio Rev. Code §2113.031(B)(1), (C), (D)

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Ohio Rev. Code §2113.031(A)(3), (B)(2)

Court release from administration Interested party applies to probate court. Court-directed or waived notices and court order are required. If there is a will it must be presented for probate. Creditor limitations remain. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate Comparison only. The surviving spouse must receive all estate assets under a valid all-to-spouse will or the exact intestacy/support-allowance provisions in subsection (A)(2). Court notice, order, will and creditor requirements remain. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer Comparison only. Nonspouse applicant must have paid or be obligated in writing to pay funeral and burial expenses. All statutory application, documentation, no-pending-proceeding and no-other-known-asset conditions require court review. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Comparison only. The spouse definition excludes some families with minor children. Prepaid funeral expenses or spouse payment/written obligation and the exact support-allowance formula must be reviewed. No single fixed estate limit is supplied. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Court release from administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Court release when spouse receives the entire estate Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Ohio Legislature; Ohio Legislature
Oklahoma

Personal property collection by affidavit Published process.

Court summary administration Published process.

Personal property collection by affidavit Personal property collection by affidavit

Court summary administration Court summary administration

Personal property collection by affidavit $50,000 or less.

Court summary administration $200,000 or less.

Personal property collection by affidavit Date-of-death fair market value of Oklahoma property subject to will or intestate succession, less liens and encumbrances.

Personal property collection by affidavit 1. The fair market value of property located in this state owned by the decedent and subject to disposition by will or intestate succession at the time of the decedent's death, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00);

Court summary administration Estate value of $200,000 or less is one alternative. Death more than five years ago or nonresident domicile are separate statutory alternatives.

Court summary administration A. A petition for summary administration may be filed by any person interested in an estate that meets one of the following conditions: 1. The value of the estate is less than or equal to Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00); 2. The decedent has been deceased for more than five (5) years; or 3. The decedent resided in another jurisdiction at the time of death.

Personal property collection by affidavit At least 10 calendar days after death.

Court summary administration Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Personal property collection by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Court summary administration Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Personal property collection by affidavit Not published

Court summary administration Not published

Personal property collection by affidavit 58 O.S. §393(A)-(C)

Court summary administration 58 O.S. §245

Personal property collection by affidavit No personal representative application or appointment in any jurisdiction. Each successor must be entitled to the specified share. All estate taxes and debts must be paid, provided for or time-barred. The separate severed-mineral affidavit is not a general land-transfer shortcut. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Court summary administration Comparison only. A person interested in the estate may petition if estate value is $200,000 or less, OR death occurred more than five years ago, OR the decedent resided elsewhere. The petition lists the required estate, will, heir, creditor and pending-representative details. The petitioner verifies it or an attorney signs it. Court review remains required. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Personal property collection by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Court summary administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Oklahoma Legislature
Oregon

Simple estate affidavit for personal property Published process.

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home Published process.

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review Published process.

Simple estate affidavit by creditor Published process.

Simple estate affidavit for personal property Simple estate affidavit for personal property

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review

Simple estate affidavit by creditor Simple estate affidavit by creditor

Simple estate affidavit for personal property $75,000 or less.

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home $200,000 or less.

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Simple estate affidavit by creditor Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Simple estate affidavit for personal property Gross fair market value of Oregon probate personal property other than manufactured homes; exclude automatic transfers and do not subtract debts or liens. Value at death if filing within one year. Otherwise use a valuation date no more than 45 days before filing.

Simple estate affidavit for personal property You can only file a Simple Estate Affidavit if the total value of the estate is under $275,000 and: • No more than $75,000 of the fair market value of the estate is from personal property other than manufactured homes and • No more than $200,000 of the fair market value of the estate is from real property and manufactured homes The dollar limits are based on the fair market value of the assets. Do not reduce any asset’s value by debts or liens. Do not include any asset that transfers automatically. See the next section for more information about assets. Talk to a lawyer if the estate values are higher than the limits above.

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home Separate gross caps apply. Personal property other than manufactured homes ≤$75,000 AND real property plus manufactured homes ≤$200,000. The $200,000 figure is not a total-estate cap. Value at death if filing within one year. Otherwise use a valuation date no more than 45 days before filing.

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home You can only file a Simple Estate Affidavit if the total value of the estate is under $275,000 and: • No more than $75,000 of the fair market value of the estate is from personal property other than manufactured homes and • No more than $200,000 of the fair market value of the estate is from real property and manufactured homes The dollar limits are based on the fair market value of the assets. Do not reduce any asset’s value by debts or liens. Do not include any asset that transfers automatically. See the next section for more information about assets. Talk to a lawyer if the estate values are higher than the limits above.

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review Potential excess-value exception requires a valid will awarding all excess value to a trust established before death, with trust instrument or certification. Value at death if filing within one year. Otherwise use a valuation date no more than 45 days before filing.

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review NOTE: If there is a valid will and the estate’s assets exceed these limits, you may still be able to file a Simple Estate Affidavit IF all of the excess value above these limits is awarded by the will to a trust established before Decedent’s death. You must also file a copy of the trust instrument or certification of the trust with the court when you file the Affidavit (see ORS 130.860).

Simple estate affidavit by creditor Ordinary separate personal and real/manufactured gross caps or a separately verified will/trust exception. Value at death if filing within one year. Otherwise use a valuation date no more than 45 days before filing.

Simple estate affidavit by creditor You can only file a Simple Estate Affidavit if the total value of the estate is under $275,000 and: • No more than $75,000 of the fair market value of the estate is from personal property other than manufactured homes and • No more than $200,000 of the fair market value of the estate is from real property and manufactured homes

Simple estate affidavit for personal property At least 30 calendar days after death.

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home At least 30 calendar days after death.

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review At least 30 calendar days after death.

Simple estate affidavit by creditor At least 60 calendar days after death.

Simple estate affidavit for personal property Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Simple estate affidavit by creditor Not published. Review with the proper court.

Simple estate affidavit for personal property https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/ProbateSimpleEstate.pdf

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/ProbateSimpleEstate.pdf

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/ProbateSimpleEstate.pdf

Simple estate affidavit by creditor https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/ProbateSimpleEstate.pdf

Simple estate affidavit for personal property ORS 114.505–114.560; official court instructions

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home ORS 114.510; official court instructions

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review ORS 114.510; official court instructions

Simple estate affidavit by creditor ORS 114.505; official court instructions

Simple estate affidavit for personal property This branch assumes no real property or manufactured home. Applicant must be an eligible heir, devisee or named personal representative; a creditor follows the separate 60-day branch. No other probate case may exist. Court packet additionally says total value must be under $275,000. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home Comparison only. Separate asset categories and eligible applicant status require review. Do not compare a single total-estate input to $200,000. Packet says total under $275,000. No debt deductions or automatic-transfer assets. Creditor applicants wait 60 days. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review Comparison only. All excess value above the ordinary limits must be awarded by the will to a trust established before death. Trust document or certification must be filed. This exception is not determined from estate total alone. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Simple estate affidavit by creditor Comparison only. Creditor applicant must wait 60 days. If there is no will and no heirs, written authorization from the State Treasurer is required. Other affidavit statements and ordinary or trust-exception limits still apply. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Simple estate affidavit for personal property Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Simple estate affidavit by creditor Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Oregon Judicial Department
Pennsylvania

Settlement of small estates on petition Published process.

Settlement of small estates on petition Settlement of small estates on petition

Settlement of small estates on petition $50,000 or less.

Settlement of small estates on petition Gross property value excluding real estate and property payable under §3101, but including personal property claimed as family exemption.

Settlement of small estates on petition When any person dies domiciled in the Commonwealth owning property (exclusive of real estate and of property payable under section 3101 (relating to payments to family and funeral directors), but including personal property claimed as the family exemption) of a gross value not exceeding $50,000, the orphans' court division of the county wherein the decedent was domiciled at the time of his death, upon petition of any party in interest, in its discretion, with or without appraisement, and with such notice as the court shall direct, and whether or not letters have been issued or a will probated, may direct distribution of the property (including property not paid under section 3101) to the parties entitled thereto.

Settlement of small estates on petition Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Settlement of small estates on petition Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Settlement of small estates on petition Not published

Settlement of small estates on petition 20 Pa.C.S. §3102

Settlement of small estates on petition Decedent must have been domiciled in Pennsylvania. Orphans' court may order personal-property distribution on an interested party's petition, with court-directed notice and appraisal. Owning land does not block this route, but this section does not distribute land. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Settlement of small estates on petition Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Pennsylvania General Assembly
Rhode Island

Voluntary informal administration Published process.

Voluntary informal administration Voluntary informal administration

Voluntary informal administration $15,000 or less.

Voluntary informal administration Entirely personal-property estate. Inventory value excludes tangible personal property. The $15,000 limit is not the gross total of all personal property.

Voluntary informal administration (a) If a resident of Rhode Island dies leaving an estate consisting entirely of personal property the total value of which otherwise subject to being listed on a probate inventory pursuant to § 33-9-1, exclusive of tangible personal property of which the decedent was owner, does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) in value, his or her surviving spouse, child, grandchild, parent, brother, sister, niece, nephew, aunt or uncle, or any interested party, if of full age and legal capacity and a resident of this state, may, after the expiration of thirty (30) days from the death of the decedent, provided no petition for letters testamentary or letters of administration has been filed with the probate court of the city or town in which the decedent resided, file with said probate court upon a form prescribed by the court a statement, verified by oath or affirmation containing:

Voluntary informal administration More than 30 calendar days after death.

Voluntary informal administration Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Voluntary informal administration Not published

Voluntary informal administration R.I. Gen. Laws §33-24-1

Voluntary informal administration Resident decedent; adult legally capable Rhode Island resident applicant in the specified family or interested-party categories; no petition for letters filed. Court statement, death proof, certification and statutory payment priority apply. For a named executor under a will, ask the probate court about the separate §33-24-2 route. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Voluntary informal administration Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Rhode Island General Assembly
South Carolina

Collection of personal property by affidavit Published process.

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative Published process.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Collection of personal property by affidavit

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative Small-estate summary administration by personal representative

Collection of personal property by affidavit $45,000 or less.

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative Not published as one fixed limit. Read the asset measure and conditions.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Entire probate estate wherever located, less liens and encumbrances. Include both will and intestate property.

Collection of personal property by affidavit (1) state that the value of the entire probate estate (the decedent's property passing under the decedent's will plus the decedent's property passing by intestacy), wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed forty-five thousand dollars;

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative $45,000 plus exempt property, administration expenses, reasonable funeral expenses and reasonable necessary last-illness medical/hospital expenses. A separate sole-beneficiary personal-representative alternative exists.

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative (a) If it appears from the inventory and appraisal that the value of the entire probate estate (the decedent's property passing under the decedent's will plus the decedent's property passing by intestacy), less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed forty-five thousand dollars and exempt property, costs and expenses of administration, reasonable funeral expenses, and reasonable and necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent, the personal representative, after publishing notice to creditors pursuant to Section 62-3-801, but without giving additional notice to creditors, may immediately disburse and distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto and file a closing statement as provided in Section 62-3-1204. (b) If it appears from an appointment proceeding that (1) the appointed personal representative, individually or in the capacity of a fiduciary, is either the sole devisee under the probated will of a testate decedent or the sole heir of an intestate decedent, or (2) the appointed personal representatives, individually or in their capacity as a fiduciary, are the sole devisees under the probated will of a testate decedent or the sole heirs of an intestate decedent, the personal representative, after publishing notice to creditors as under Section 62-3-801, but without giving additional notice to creditors may immediately disburse and distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto and file a closing statement as provided in Section 62-3-1204.

Collection of personal property by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative Not published. Review with the proper court.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Not published

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative Not published

Collection of personal property by affidavit S.C. Code §62-3-1201

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative S.C. Code §62-3-1203

Collection of personal property by affidavit No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Successor must be entitled, including an eligible funeral payer. Affidavit must be approved and countersigned by probate judge and filed in the proper county. Personal-property transfer only; entire probate estate enters the value measure. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative Comparison only. Requires personal representative and publication of notice to creditors. Amount depends on allowed property and expenses. Subsection (b) separately permits appointed sole devisee/heir representatives after creditor publication, without a fixed value cap stated there. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Small-estate summary administration by personal representative Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

South Carolina Legislature
South Dakota

Collection of personal property by affidavit Published process.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Collection of personal property by affidavit

Collection of personal property by affidavit $100,000 or less.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Entire estate wherever located, less liens and encumbrances.

Collection of personal property by affidavit (1) The value of the entire estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $100,000;

Collection of personal property by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Not published

Collection of personal property by affidavit SDCL §29A-3-1201

Collection of personal property by affidavit No personal representative application or appointment in any jurisdiction. Decedent must not have incurred specified Department of Social Services medical-assistance indebtedness for nursing-home or institutional care. Successor must be entitled to the personal property. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

South Dakota Legislature
Tennessee

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review Published process.

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review $50,000 or less.

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review Personal probate property at death. The actual court packet excludes jointly held survivorship/entireties assets and includes life insurance payable to the decedent or estate.

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review VALUE: Total value of all personal property owned by the deceased at death must be $50,000 or less. Personal property does not include real estate (such as a house or land). LIST OF ASSETS The deceased owned the following items of personal property. Please include those items owned jointly, but not those items owned jointly with a right of survivorship or owned as tenants by the entirety. Also include any life insurance policies payable to the deceased or his/her estate.

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review At least 45 calendar days after death.

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review https://shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4918/Small-Estate-Letter-of-Limited-Authority-Packet

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review Tenn. Code Ann. §§30-4-101 et seq.; 2026 Shelby County Probate Court packet

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review Comparison only. Actual source is Shelby County's state probate court self-help packet and requires Shelby County residence. Ask the proper county court to confirm venue, current statutory measure, authority to file, will treatment and bond/consent rules. Court may consider expedited access. The form does not transfer real estate. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Shelby County Probate Court
Texas

Court-approved small estate affidavit Published process.

Court-approved small estate affidavit Court-approved small estate affidavit

Court-approved small estate affidavit $75,000 or less.

Court-approved small estate affidavit Estate assets on affidavit date excluding eligible homestead and exempt property. Remaining assets must exceed known liabilities, excluding liabilities secured by homestead/exempt property.

Court-approved small estate affidavit The distributees of the estate of a decedent who dies intestate are entitled to the decedent's estate without waiting for the appointment of a personal representative of the estate to the extent the estate assets, excluding homestead and exempt property, exceed the known liabilities of the estate, excluding any liabilities secured by homestead and exempt property, if: (1) 30 days have elapsed since the date of the decedent's death; (2) no petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted; (3) the value of the estate assets on the date of the affidavit described by Subdivision (4), excluding homestead and exempt property, does not exceed $75,000; (4) an affidavit that meets the requirements of Section 205.002 is filed with the clerk of the court that has jurisdiction and venue of the estate; (5) the judge approves the affidavit as provided by Section 205.003 ; and (6) the distributees comply with Section 205.004 .

Court-approved small estate affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Court-approved small estate affidavit Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Court-approved small estate affidavit Not published

Court-approved small estate affidavit Tex. Estates Code §§205.001–205.009

Court-approved small estate affidavit Comparison only. Intestate decedent only. No pending or granted personal representative petition. Affidavit requires statutory witnesses/distributees, court filing and judge approval. Only an eligible homestead, if it is the sole real property, may transfer. Other real-property title does not pass under this chapter. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Court-approved small estate affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Texas Legislature
Utah

Collection of personal property by affidavit Published process.

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review Published process.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Collection of personal property by affidavit

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review

Collection of personal property by affidavit $100,000 or less.

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review $100,000 or less.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Entire estate subject to administration wherever located, less liens and encumbrances.

Collection of personal property by affidavit (a) the value of the entire estate subject to administration, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $100,000;

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review Special measure excludes the listed motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers. Statute permits not more than four listed boats/vehicles/trailers/semitrailers, with fees and other subsection (1) requirements.

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review (3) The Motor Vehicle Division of the State Tax Commission shall transfer title of not more than four boats, motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers, registered under Title 41, Motor Vehicles, or Title 73, Chapter 18, State Boating Act, from the decedent to the successor or successors upon Page 50 Utah Code presentation of an affidavit as provided in Subsection (1) and upon payment of the necessary fees, except that in lieu of that language in Subsection (1)(a), the affidavit shall state that the value of the entire estate subject to administration, wherever located, other than those motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $100,000. (4) Shares of stock in a water company that are transferred under Section 73-1-10 or Title 70A, Chapter 8, Uniform Commercial Code - Investment Securities, are not eligible for transfer under this part.

Collection of personal property by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review At least 30 calendar days after death.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Not published

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review Not published

Collection of personal property by affidavit Utah Code §75-3-1201(1)

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review Utah Code §75-3-1201(3)-(4)

Collection of personal property by affidavit No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Successor must be entitled. Court self-help additionally says no real property and under $100,000, while statute uses does not exceed $100,000. Water-company shares transferred under the specified laws are excluded from this procedure. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review Comparison only. Special Motor Vehicle Division route, not a general increase of the personal-property limit. Confirm asset count, classification and excluded-value wording with the office. Water-company share exclusion remains. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Collection of personal property by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Utah Legislature; Utah State Courts
Vermont

Court small-estate proceeding Published process.

Court small-estate proceeding Court small-estate proceeding

Court small-estate proceeding $45,000 or less.

Court small-estate proceeding Fair market value of estate consisting entirely of personal property, except that a statutory timeshare estate may be included.

Court small-estate proceeding (a) When a decedent’s estate has a fair market value of not more than $45,000.00 and consists entirely of personal property, provided that the estate may include a time-share estate as defined by 32 V.S.A. § 3619(a), an estate may be commenced by filing:

Court small-estate proceeding Court or office review. No calculated after-death date.

Court small-estate proceeding Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Court small-estate proceeding Not published

Court small-estate proceeding 14 V.S.A. §1901

Court small-estate proceeding Comparison only. Only personal property plus the specified timeshare exception. Petition, interested-person list, fee, original death certificate, inventory, funeral/debt affidavit, bond without surety and will if any are required. Fourteen-day objection period runs after notice, not death. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Court small-estate proceeding Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Vermont General Assembly
Virginia

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit Published process.

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit Published process.

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit $75,000 or less.

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit $35,000 or less.

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit Entire personal probate estate at death, wherever located. The $75,000 limit is aggregate estate value.

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit 1. That the value of the decedent's entire personal probate estate as of the date of the decedent's death, wherever located, does not exceed $75,000;

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit Value of the particular small asset, not a universal entire-estate threshold.

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit A. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 64.2-601 , any person having possession of a small asset valued at $35,000 or less may pay or deliver the small asset to any successor provided that: 1. At least 60 days have elapsed since the decedent's death; and 2. No application for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit At least 60 calendar days after death.

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit At least 60 calendar days after death.

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit Not published

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit Not published

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit Va. Code §64.2-601

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit Va. Code §64.2-602

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit Affidavit by all known successors, designated recipient and entitlement required. No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Will, if any, must have been duly probated. Recipient owes fiduciary duties to the other successors. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit Comparison only. Holder may, rather than must, deliver a small asset to a successor without affidavit. No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Recipient has fiduciary duty to safeguard and distribute to other successors. Do not compare entire-estate total to this per-asset number. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Virginia General Assembly; Virginia General Assembly; Virginia General Assembly
Washington

Personal property by successor affidavit Published process.

Personal property by successor affidavit Personal property by successor affidavit

Personal property by successor affidavit $100,000 or less.

Personal property by successor affidavit Entire probate estate wherever located, less liens/encumbrances and excluding surviving spouse/domestic partner community interest.

Personal property by successor affidavit (c) That the value of the decedent's entire estate subject to probate, not including the surviving spouse's or surviving domestic partner's community property interest in any assets which are subject to probate in the decedent's estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars;

Personal property by successor affidavit More than 40 calendar days after death.

Personal property by successor affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Personal property by successor affidavit Not published

Personal property by successor affidavit RCW 11.62.010

Personal property by successor affidavit Decedent resident of Washington. No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Debts including funeral/burial paid or provided for. Written notice to other successors at least 10 days before use is a separate anchor. Full entitlement or written authority from all interested successors required. Statutory agency-copy duty also applies. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Personal property by successor affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Washington State Legislature
West Virginia

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor Published process.

Small-estate affidavit by other successor Published process.

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor

Small-estate affidavit by other successor Small-estate affidavit by other successor

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor $50,000 or less.

Small-estate affidavit by other successor $50,000 or less.

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor Entire personal probate estate at death, wherever located, aggregate fair market value of small assets.

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor (5) That the decedent's entire personal probate estate as of the date of the decedent's death, wherever located, consists only of small assets and the aggregate fair market value of all of the small assets does not exceed $50,000, together with a description or itemization of the small assets with an estimate of value, if known or ascertainable;

Small-estate affidavit by other successor Entire personal probate estate at death, wherever located, aggregate fair market value of small assets.

Small-estate affidavit by other successor (5) That the decedent's entire personal probate estate as of the date of the decedent's death, wherever located, consists only of small assets and the aggregate fair market value of all of the small assets does not exceed $50,000, together with a description or itemization of the small assets with an estimate of value, if known or ascertainable;

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor At least 30 calendar days after death.

Small-estate affidavit by other successor At least 60 calendar days after death.

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Small-estate affidavit by other successor Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor Not published

Small-estate affidavit by other successor Not published

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor W. Va. Code §44-1A-2

Small-estate affidavit by other successor W. Va. Code §44-1A-2

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor Comparison only. Successor is nominated as personal representative or executor in the will. Decedent domiciled in West Virginia and no probate real property or interest under operative subsection (a)-(b). No personal representative application/appointment anywhere. County clerk/fiduciary supervisor must review, record and certify; creditors and lawful distribution remain. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Small-estate affidavit by other successor Comparison only. Successor is not nominated as personal representative/executor, or decedent died intestate. No nominated successor small-estate affidavit may already have been filed. Decedent domiciled in West Virginia and no probate real property or interest under operative subsection (a)-(b). No personal representative application/appointment anywhere. County clerk/fiduciary supervisor must review, record and certify; creditors and lawful distribution remain. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Small-estate affidavit by other successor Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

West Virginia Legislature
Wisconsin

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review Published process.

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review Transfer by affidavit, with county court review

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review $50,000 or less.

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review Gross assets, as described by this Waukesha County Circuit Court rule. The current statewide statutory exclusions and claimant exceptions were not retrieved.

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review (4) If the gross assets are $50,000.00 or less, a Transfer by Affidavit under Wis. Stat. §867.03 may be used in lieu of items (2) or (3).

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review Not published. Ask the proper court or office.

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review Not published. Review with the proper court.

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review Not published

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review Wis. Stat. §867.03; Waukesha Circuit Court Probate Rule 6.2(4)

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review Comparison only. Actual source is Waukesha County Circuit Court local probate rules. Ask the proper probate office to confirm current statewide asset scope, claimant conditions, real-property exceptions, any waiting period and the correct local procedure. This is a conditional comparison reference, not an automated statewide eligibility determination. Comparison only. The listed asset measure and all other conditions require review. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Transfer by affidavit, with county court review Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Waukesha County Circuit Court
Wyoming

Personal-property distribution by affidavit Published process.

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property Published process.

Personal-property distribution by affidavit Personal-property distribution by affidavit

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property Court decree of summary distribution, including real property

Personal-property distribution by affidavit $400,000 or less.

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property $400,000 or less.

Personal-property distribution by affidavit Entire Wyoming estate subject to administration, testate or intestate, less liens and encumbrances.

Personal-property distribution by affidavit (i) The value of the entire estate located in Wyoming subject to administration, either testate or intestate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00);

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property Entire estate including personal property, less liens and encumbrances; property distribution is by court decree.

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property (a) If any person dies who is the owner of personal or real property, including mineral interests, but whose entire estate including personal property does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00), less liens and encumbrances, the person or persons claiming to be the distributee or distributees of the decedent may file, not earlier than thirty (30) days after the decedent's death, an application for a decree of summary distribution of property.

Personal-property distribution by affidavit At least 30 calendar days after death.

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property At least 30 calendar days after death.

Personal-property distribution by affidavit Does not transfer real property. Read any separate land-ownership condition.

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property Real-property branch. Read its property conditions.

Personal-property distribution by affidavit Not published

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property Not published

Personal-property distribution by affidavit Wyo. Stat. §2-1-201

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property Wyo. Stat. §2-1-205

Personal-property distribution by affidavit Affidavit must be filed with county clerk and certified copy presented. No personal representative application or appointment in Wyoming. Distributee entitlement and intervening-estate facts required. Outside-Wyoming proceedings must be disclosed, rather than automatically treated as prohibited. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property Sworn application must include §2-1-201(a)(i)-(v) facts, legal description, independent sworn real-property valuation, required publication/mail notices and court decree. Separate objection/publication periods do not run from death. Record decree in each county with real property. A comparison is conditional on confirming the exact published asset measure. Meeting a number or waiting period does not establish eligibility. Current text only. A court must confirm which version governs the death date.

Personal-property distribution by affidavit Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

Court decree of summary distribution, including real property Current text only. Historical death-date coverage is not established.

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Does a small estate limit confirm eligibility?

No. The property measure, date of death, debts, other proceedings and the person applying can change the answer. Read every procedure and its source. The court decides what it accepts. Talk with a lawyer in your state about legal questions.

Which property may pass outside probate?

California and Oregon court guidance describes qualifying survivorship ownership, named-beneficiary or transfer-on-death accounts, and property titled to a living trust. These examples depend on state law, valid ownership and designations. Talk with a lawyer in your state.

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No. It describes the procedures and links official forms or instructions. Read the full court requirements. A form link is a reference, not a choice or a completed legal document.

Does real property rule out every small estate procedure?

Read each procedure separately. A personal-property procedure cannot transfer land. That does not establish whether the same estate can use it for personal property. Separate real-property procedures and conditions appear where verified.

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Alaska publishes this property measure for the Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property process.Alaska Court System (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Alaska collection by affidavit has separate net vehicle and other-personal-property caps, a 30-day wait and no probate-case requirement.Alaska Court System (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Alaska permits qualifying successors other than creditors to use its P-110 collection affidavit.Alaska Court System (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Alabama publishes this property measure for the Summary distribution of a small estate process.Alabama Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Alabama defines the revised small estate using personal property and a sum of inflation-adjusted allowances, with a specified minor-child restriction.Alabama Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Alabama summary distribution requires a verified probate petition and court notice periods, rather than a fixed wait from death.Alabama Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Arkansas publishes this property measure for the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee process.Arkansas Judiciary (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Arkansas's official small-estate form states a $100,000 adjusted estate cap, more than 45 days, no appointed representative and paid-claim requirements.Arkansas Judiciary (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Arkansas court notes identify §28-41-101 and address notice when a collected small estate contains real property.Arkansas Judiciary (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Arizona publishes this property measure for the Collection of personal property by affidavit process.Arizona Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Arizona publishes this property measure for the Affidavit of succession to real property process.Arizona Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Arizona's current personal-property affidavit cap is $200,000 net of liens and encumbrances, with a 30-day wait and additional prerequisites.Arizona Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Arizona's current real-property affidavit has a $300,000 net cap, a six-month wait and specified debt, tax and entitlement conditions.Arizona Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
California publishes this property measure for the Personal-property affidavit process.Judicial Council of California (DE-300 revised April28,2025)Oct 22, 2026
California publishes this property measure for the Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence process.Judicial Council of California (DE-300 revised April28,2025)Oct 22, 2026
California publishes this property measure for the Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value process.Judicial Council of California (DE-300 revised April28,2025)Oct 22, 2026
California DE-300 has one column for deaths from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2025, and another for deaths on or after April 1, 2025.Judicial Council of California (DE-300 revised April28,2025)Oct 22, 2026
California DE-300 states different property bases for personal collection, primary residence and small-value real-property methods.Judicial Council of California (DE-300 revised April28,2025)Oct 22, 2026
California court guidance excludes qualifying joint-tenancy, multiple-party and pay-on-death accounts from the relevant small-estate valuation.Superior Court of California, County of Orange (Official court self-help checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
California court guidance describes direct transfers to named beneficiaries for life insurance, retirement and qualifying pay-on-death or Totten Trust accounts.Superior Court of California, County of Orange (Official court self-help checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
California court guidance describes the personal-property affidavit, its death-date limits and 40-day wait.Superior Court of California, County of Orange (Official court self-help checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
California's $750,000 primary-residence succession process applies to deaths on or after April 1,2025 and requires a petition and hearing.Superior Court of California, County of Orange (Official court self-help checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
California DE-310 states that at least 40 days must have passed since death.Judicial Council of California (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
California court guidance describes the small-value real-property affidavit, death-date limits and six-month wait.Superior Court of California, County of Orange (Official court self-help checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
California court guidance says property titled to a living trust passes to its beneficiaries without probate.Superior Court of California, County of Orange (Official court self-help checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Colorado publishes this property measure for the Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit process.Colorado Judicial Branch (JDF998 revised March19,2026)Oct 22, 2026
Colorado's official JDF 998 guide states a 10-day wait, net estate caps by death year and a personal-property-only affidavit.Colorado Judicial Branch (JDF998 revised March19,2026)Oct 22, 2026
Colorado's court guide identifies statutory collection sections, successor rights and a separate DMV vehicle affidavit.Colorado Judicial Branch (JDF998 revised March19,2026)Oct 22, 2026
Connecticut's small-estate affidavit covers up to$40,000 in solely owned personal property, with no solely owned Connecticut real property and a court notice wait.Connecticut General Assembly (current official statutory text)Oct 22, 2026
Connecticut publishes this property measure for the Affidavit in Lieu of Probate of Will/Administration process.Connecticut General Assembly (current official statutory text)Oct 22, 2026
Connecticut Probate Courts publishes PC-212 for its section 45a-273 small-estate procedure.Connecticut Probate Courts (PC-212 revised July2023)Oct 22, 2026
The current District of Columbia affidavit section includes temporary amendments expiring March 27,2027.Council of the District of Columbia (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
District of Columbia publishes this property measure for the Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit process.Council of the District of Columbia (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
District of Columbia publishes this property measure for the Small-estate court administration process.Council of the District of Columbia (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
District of Columbia's separate small-asset affidavit has a$40,000 net probate cap,60-day wait, no real property and additional successor/liability conditions.Council of the District of Columbia (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
District of Columbia small estates require court appointment and may require a 30-day publication notice period.Council of the District of Columbia (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The current District of Columbia small-estate court-administration cap is$80,000.Council of the District of Columbia (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Delaware publishes this property measure for the Distribution without grant of letters by affidavit process.Delaware General Assembly (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
Delaware's current personal-estate affidavit cap is$50,000 with a 30-day wait, paid/provided claims, spouse allowance and no Delaware sole/tenancy-in-common real estate.Delaware General Assembly (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
Florida publishes this property measure for the Summary administration process.Florida Senate (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Florida summary administration permits a qualifying estate at most$75,000 after creditor-exempt exclusions, or an estate after more than two years, subject to will restrictions.Florida Senate (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Georgia publishes this property measure for the Petition for Order Declaring No Administration Necessary process.Supreme Court of Georgia (GPCSF9 effective July2021)Oct 22, 2026
Georgia's No Administration Necessary petition requires intestacy and unanimous heir agreement, with creditor treatment and property-description requirements.Supreme Court of Georgia (GPCSF9 effective July2021)Oct 22, 2026
Georgia's No Administration Necessary petition requires information about creditors and their consent or notice.Supreme Court of Georgia (GPCSF9 effective July2021)Oct 22, 2026
Hawaii publishes this property measure for the Collection of personal property by affidavit process.Hawaii Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Hawaii's personal-property affidavit uses a$100,000 in-state estate cap with a motor-vehicle exception, successor proof and no pending/granted representative.Hawaii Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Iowa's affidavit identifies successors and requires tax, Medicaid and creditor treatment, and no pending administration.Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code2026)Oct 22, 2026
Iowa publishes this property measure for the Distribution by affidavit for very small estates process.Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code2026)Oct 22, 2026
Iowa's very-small-estate affidavit has a$50,000 gross personal-property cap,40-day wait and a death-date-dependent real-property condition.Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code2026)Oct 22, 2026
Idaho publishes this property measure for the Collection of personal property by affidavit process.Idaho Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Idaho's collection affidavit has a$100,000 fair-market probate-estate cap less liens/encumbrances, a 30-day wait and successor/administration requirements.Idaho Legislature (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Illinois publishes this property measure for the Small Estate Affidavit process.Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County (CCP0247, for deaths September4,1991 through August14,2025)Oct 22, 2026
Illinois publishes this property measure for the Small Estate Affidavit process.Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County (CCP0248 revised January8,2026, for deaths on or after August15,2025)Oct 22, 2026
Illinois court's official affidavit states the death-date period, personal-estate cap and administration prerequisites for this version.Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County (CCP0247, for deaths September4,1991 through August14,2025)Oct 22, 2026
Illinois court's official affidavit states the death-date period, personal-estate cap and administration prerequisites for this version.Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County (CCP0248 revised January8,2026, for deaths on or after August15,2025)Oct 22, 2026
Indiana publishes this property measure for the Small Estate Affidavit process.Hamilton County Courts (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Indiana court self-help describes a$100,000 gross-probate-estate affidavit with a 45-day wait and successor/administration conditions.Hamilton County Courts (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Kansas publishes this property measure for the Transfer of personal property to successor by affidavit process.Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Kansas permits a qualifying successor's affidavit for personal property when a resident decedent's total probate assets do not exceed$75,000.Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes (Actual official source checked October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Kentucky uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Kentucky General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Kentucky imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Kentucky General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Kentucky publishes the Dispense with administration procedure.Kentucky General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Kentucky provides the stated 30000-dollar personal-property exemption for the surviving spouse or, if none, surviving children.Kentucky General Assembly (Current official statute text checked October 23, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana requires the stated notice or inability-to-locate condition for an heir who does not sign.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana publishes a 125000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana permits real property in this stated procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana publishes the Nonresident ancillary small succession procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana publishes the Succession at least 20 years after death procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana requires the stated notice or inability-to-locate condition for an heir who does not sign.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana publishes a 200000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana permits real property in this stated procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana publishes the Resident small succession procedure.Louisiana State Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Massachusetts uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Massachusetts Probate and Family Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. browser-dom-observed-excerpts)Oct 22, 2026
Massachusetts imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Massachusetts Probate and Family Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. browser-dom-observed-excerpts)Oct 22, 2026
Massachusetts publishes a 25000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Massachusetts Probate and Family Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. browser-dom-observed-excerpts)Oct 22, 2026
Massachusetts publishes the named official form for reference.Massachusetts Probate and Family Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. browser-dom-observed-excerpts)Oct 22, 2026
Massachusetts describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.Massachusetts Probate and Family Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. browser-dom-observed-excerpts)Oct 22, 2026
Massachusetts publishes the Voluntary administration procedure.Massachusetts Probate and Family Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. browser-dom-observed-excerpts)Oct 22, 2026
Massachusetts states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Massachusetts Probate and Family Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. browser-dom-observed-excerpts)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland publishes a 50000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland permits real property in this stated procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland publishes the Small estate administration procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland publishes a 100000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland permits real property in this stated procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maryland publishes the Small estate with sole spouse heir procedure.Maryland General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maine's published 52500-dollar amount applies to estates of people dying in 2026.Maine Legislature and Maine Probate Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Maine uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Maine Legislature and Maine Probate Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maine imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Maine Legislature and Maine Probate Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maine publishes a 52500-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Maine Legislature and Maine Probate Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Maine describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.Maine Legislature and Maine Probate Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maine publishes a collection of personal property by affidavit procedure.Maine Legislature and Maine Probate Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Maine states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Maine Legislature and Maine Probate Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan's court publishes a 53000-dollar amount for 2026 deaths.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan publishes a 53000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan publishes the named official form for reference.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan publishes the Sworn statement for personal property procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan's court publishes a 53000-dollar amount for 2026 deaths.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan publishes a 53000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan publishes the named official form for reference.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan permits real property in this stated procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Michigan publishes the Court petition and order for assignment procedure.Michigan State Court Administrative Office and Berrien County Probate Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Minnesota uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Minnesota Legislature, Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Minnesota imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Minnesota Legislature, Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Minnesota publishes a 75000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Minnesota Legislature, Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Minnesota describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.Minnesota Legislature, Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Minnesota publishes the Collection of personal property by affidavit procedure.Minnesota Legislature, Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Minnesota states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Minnesota Legislature, Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Missouri uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Missouri imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Missouri publishes a 40000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Missouri permits real property in this stated procedure.Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Missouri publishes a small estate affidavit procedure.Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Missouri states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Mississippi's official judiciary lists its Chancery Courts.State of Mississippi Judiciary (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Montana uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Montana Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Montana imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Montana Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Montana publishes a 100000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Montana Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Montana describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.Montana Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Montana publishes the Personal property collection by affidavit procedure.Montana Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Montana states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Montana Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina publishes a 20000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina publishes the Collection of personal property by affidavit procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina publishes a 30000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina publishes the Collection by sole-beneficiary surviving spouse procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
North Carolina states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.North Carolina General Assembly (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Entire estate subject to distribution or succession under Chapters 30.1-01 through 30.1-23, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances.North Dakota Legislative Branch (Current compilation accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The statutory affidavit requires successor entitlement and the stated conditions for pending or granted personal representative appointments.North Dakota Legislative Branch (Current compilation accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Court guidance says less than $100,000 and no probate real property.North Dakota Court System (Current court self-help page)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 100000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.North Dakota Legislative Branch (Current compilation accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.North Dakota Legislative Branch (Current compilation accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Collection of personal property by affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.North Dakota Legislative Branch (Current compilation accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.North Dakota Legislative Branch (Current compilation accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska publishes a 100000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska permits real property in this stated procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska publishes the Real property succession affidavit procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska publishes a 100000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska publishes the Personal property affidavit procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Nebraska Legislature (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Hampshire uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.New Hampshire General Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Hampshire imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.New Hampshire General Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Hampshire permits real property in this stated procedure.New Hampshire General Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Hampshire publishes the Waiver of administration procedure.New Hampshire General Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Jersey uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Ocean County Surrogate's Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Jersey imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Ocean County Surrogate's Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Jersey publishes a 20000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Ocean County Surrogate's Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Jersey publishes the Intestate heir affidavit without spouse or partner procedure.Ocean County Surrogate's Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Jersey uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Ocean County Surrogate's Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Jersey imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Ocean County Surrogate's Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Jersey publishes a 50000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Ocean County Surrogate's Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Jersey publishes the Intestate surviving-spouse or partner affidavit procedure.Ocean County Surrogate's Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico publishes a 50000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico publishes the Affidavit of successor in interest procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico publishes a 500000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico permits real property in this stated procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico publishes the Surviving-spouse primary-residence affidavit procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New Mexico's court describes a six-month death-based wait for this spouse residence procedure.New Mexico Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada publishes a 25000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada publishes the Other-successor affidavit of entitlement procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada publishes a 150000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada publishes the Court set-aside without administration procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada publishes a 150000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. Actual HTTP source extraction)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada publishes the Surviving-spouse affidavit of entitlement procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Nevada states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.Nevada Legislature and Eighth Judicial District Court (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New York uses the stated statutory property measure for this procedure.New York State Senate and New York Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New York imposes the quoted additional conditions for this procedure.New York State Senate and New York Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New York publishes a 50000-dollar limit for this specified procedure.New York State Senate and New York Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New York describes this procedure as a personal-property transfer.New York State Senate and New York Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New York publishes the Voluntary administration of a small estate procedure.New York State Senate and New York Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
New York states the quoted waiting period for this procedure.New York State Senate and New York Courts (Current official text checked October 22, 2026. official-web-open)Oct 22, 2026
Value of estate assets.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Interested party applies to probate court. Court-directed or waived notices and court order are required. If there is a will it must be presented for probate. Creditor limitations remain.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 35000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch can address real property only under its stated conditions.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Court release from administration is an official simplified-estate route.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Value of estate assets, with the specified all-to-spouse will or intestacy/support-allowance conditions.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The surviving spouse must receive all estate assets under a valid all-to-spouse will or the exact intestacy/support-allowance provisions in subsection (A)(2). Court notice, order, will and creditor requirements remain.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 100000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch can address real property only under its stated conditions.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Court release when spouse receives the entire estate is an official simplified-estate route.Ohio Legislature (Effective January 13, 2012; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The lesser of $5,000 or the actual funeral and burial expenses, not a universal $5,000 estate allowance.Ohio Legislature (Effective October 12, 2006; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Nonspouse applicant must have paid or be obligated in writing to pay funeral and burial expenses. All statutory application, documentation, no-pending-proceeding and no-other-known-asset conditions require court review.Ohio Legislature (Effective October 12, 2006; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 5000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Ohio Legislature (Effective October 12, 2006; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch can address real property only under its stated conditions.Ohio Legislature (Effective October 12, 2006; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Summary release for nonspouse funeral payer is an official simplified-estate route.Ohio Legislature (Effective October 12, 2006; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Support allowance under §2106.13 plus an amount not exceeding $5,000 for funeral and burial expenses. Qualifying spouse definition and actual expenses apply.Ohio Legislature (Effective October 12, 2006; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The spouse definition excludes some families with minor children. Prepaid funeral expenses or spouse payment/written obligation and the exact support-allowance formula must be reviewed. No single fixed estate limit is supplied.Ohio Legislature (Effective October 12, 2006; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Summary release for qualifying surviving spouse is an official simplified-estate route.Ohio Legislature (Effective October 12, 2006; current section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Date-of-death fair market value of Oklahoma property subject to will or intestate succession, less liens and encumbrances.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
No personal representative application or appointment in any jurisdiction. Each successor must be entitled to the specified share. All estate taxes and debts must be paid, provided for or time-barred. The separate severed-mineral affidavit is not a general land-transfer shortcut.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 50000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
Personal property collection by affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 10 calendar days for this branch.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
Estate value of $200,000 or less is one alternative. Death more than five years ago or nonresident domicile are separate statutory alternatives.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
An interested person may petition under three statutory alternatives. The petition lists the required estate details and is verified or attorney-signed.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 200000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
This branch can address real property only under its stated conditions.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
Court summary administration is an official simplified-estate route.Oklahoma Legislature (current official source)Oct 22, 2026
Oregon court instructions list accounts designated payable on death or transfer on death.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Ordinary separate personal and real/manufactured gross caps or a separately verified will/trust exception.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Creditor applicant must wait 60 days. If there is no will and no heirs, written authorization from the State Treasurer is required. Other affidavit statements and ordinary or trust-exception limits still apply.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Simple estate affidavit by creditor is an official simplified-estate route.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 60 calendar days for this branch.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Separate gross caps apply. Personal property other than manufactured homes ≤$75,000 AND real property plus manufactured homes ≤$200,000. The $200,000 figure is not a total-estate cap.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Separate asset categories and eligible applicant status require review. Do not compare a single total-estate input to $200,000. Packet says total under $275,000. No debt deductions or automatic-transfer assets. Creditor applicants wait 60 days.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 200000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
This branch can address real property only under its stated conditions.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Simple estate affidavit with real property or manufactured home is an official simplified-estate route.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Gross fair market value of Oregon probate personal property other than manufactured homes; exclude automatic transfers and do not subtract debts or liens.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
This branch assumes no real property or manufactured home. Applicant must be an eligible heir, devisee or named personal representative; a creditor follows the separate 60-day branch. No other probate case may exist. Court packet additionally says total value must be under $275,000.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 75000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Oregon defines real property to include land, interests in land and manufactured homes.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Simple estate affidavit for personal property is an official simplified-estate route.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Potential excess-value exception requires a valid will awarding all excess value to a trust established before death, with trust instrument or certification.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
All excess value above the ordinary limits must be awarded by the will to a trust established before death. Trust document or certification must be filed. This exception is not determined from estate total alone.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
This branch can address real property only under its stated conditions.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Simple estate excess-value will and preexisting trust review is an official simplified-estate route.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Use death-date value when filing within one year. Otherwise use a valuation date no more than 45 days before filing.Oregon Judicial Department (OJD official June 2026 packet)Oct 22, 2026
Gross property value excluding real estate and property payable under §3101, but including personal property claimed as family exemption.Pennsylvania General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Decedent must have been domiciled in Pennsylvania. Orphans' court may order personal-property distribution on an interested party's petition, with court-directed notice and appraisal. Owning land does not block this route, but this section does not distribute land.Pennsylvania General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 50000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Pennsylvania General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Pennsylvania General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Settlement of small estates on petition is an official simplified-estate route.Pennsylvania General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Entirely personal-property estate. Inventory value excludes tangible personal property. The $15,000 limit is not the gross total of all personal property.Rhode Island General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Rhode Island requires the specified resident applicant, no pending petition for letters, a court statement, death proof, certification and the statutory payment order.Rhode Island General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 15000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Rhode Island General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Rhode Island General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Voluntary informal administration is an official simplified-estate route.Rhode Island General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.Rhode Island General Assembly (Current codified section accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Entire probate estate wherever located, less liens and encumbrances. Include both will and intestate property.South Carolina Legislature (Current code incorporating 2025 Act 26)Oct 22, 2026
No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Successor must be entitled, including an eligible funeral payer. Affidavit must be approved and countersigned by probate judge and filed in the proper county. Personal-property transfer only; entire probate estate enters the value measure.South Carolina Legislature (Current code incorporating 2025 Act 26)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 45000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.South Carolina Legislature (Current code incorporating 2025 Act 26)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.South Carolina Legislature (Current code incorporating 2025 Act 26)Oct 22, 2026
Collection of personal property by affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.South Carolina Legislature (Current code incorporating 2025 Act 26)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.South Carolina Legislature (Current code incorporating 2025 Act 26)Oct 22, 2026
$45,000 plus exempt property, administration expenses, reasonable funeral expenses and reasonable necessary last-illness medical/hospital expenses. A separate sole-beneficiary personal-representative alternative exists.South Carolina Legislature (Current code incorporating 2025 Act 26)Oct 22, 2026
Requires personal representative and publication of notice to creditors. Amount depends on allowed property and expenses. Subsection (b) separately permits appointed sole devisee/heir representatives after creditor publication, without a fixed value cap stated there.South Carolina Legislature (Current code incorporating 2025 Act 26)Oct 22, 2026
Small-estate summary administration by personal representative is an official simplified-estate route.South Carolina Legislature (Current code incorporating 2025 Act 26)Oct 22, 2026
Entire estate wherever located, less liens and encumbrances.South Dakota Legislature (Current statute accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
No personal representative application or appointment in any jurisdiction. Decedent must not have incurred specified Department of Social Services medical-assistance indebtedness for nursing-home or institutional care. Successor must be entitled to the personal property.South Dakota Legislature (Current statute accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 100000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.South Dakota Legislature (Current statute accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.South Dakota Legislature (Current statute accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Collection of personal property by affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.South Dakota Legislature (Current statute accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.South Dakota Legislature (Current statute accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Personal probate property at death. The actual court packet excludes jointly held survivorship/entireties assets and includes life insurance payable to the decedent or estate.Shelby County Probate Court (2026 court self-help packet; local Shelby County instructions)Oct 22, 2026
Actual source is Shelby County's state probate court self-help packet and requires Shelby County residence. Ask the proper county court to confirm venue, current statutory measure, authority to file, will treatment and bond/consent rules. Court may consider expedited access. The form does not transfer real estate.Shelby County Probate Court (2026 court self-help packet; local Shelby County instructions)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 50000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Shelby County Probate Court (2026 court self-help packet; local Shelby County instructions)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Shelby County Probate Court (2026 court self-help packet; local Shelby County instructions)Oct 22, 2026
Small estate limited letters of authority, with local court review is an official simplified-estate route.Shelby County Probate Court (2026 court self-help packet; local Shelby County instructions)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 45 calendar days for this branch.Shelby County Probate Court (2026 court self-help packet; local Shelby County instructions)Oct 22, 2026
Estate assets on affidavit date excluding eligible homestead and exempt property. Remaining assets must exceed known liabilities, excluding liabilities secured by homestead/exempt property.Texas Legislature (Current official chapter accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Intestate decedent only. No pending or granted personal representative petition. Affidavit requires statutory witnesses/distributees, court filing and judge approval. Only an eligible homestead, if it is the sole real property, may transfer. Other real-property title does not pass under this chapter.Texas Legislature (Current official chapter accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 75000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Texas Legislature (Current official chapter accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch can address real property only under its stated conditions.Texas Legislature (Current official chapter accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Except as provided by section 205.006, the Texas small-estate affidavit chapter does not transfer real-property title.Texas Legislature (Current official chapter accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Court-approved small estate affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.Texas Legislature (Current official chapter accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.Texas Legislature (Current official chapter accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Entire estate subject to administration wherever located, less liens and encumbrances.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Successor must be entitled. Court self-help additionally says no real property and under $100,000, while statute uses does not exceed $100,000. Water-company shares transferred under the specified laws are excluded from this procedure.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
Court guidance requires no real property and describes the limit as under $100,000.Utah State Courts (Current court self-help page)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 100000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
Collection of personal property by affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
Special measure excludes the listed motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers. Statute permits not more than four listed boats/vehicles/trailers/semitrailers, with fees and other subsection (1) requirements.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
Special Motor Vehicle Division route, not a general increase of the personal-property limit. Confirm asset count, classification and excluded-value wording with the office. Water-company share exclusion remains.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 100000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
Vehicle and boat affidavit exception review is an official simplified-estate route.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.Utah Legislature (Current chapter; section amended by Chapter 123, 2025 General Session)Oct 22, 2026
Value of the particular small asset, not a universal entire-estate threshold.Virginia General Assembly (Current code incorporating 2025 Chapter 148)Oct 22, 2026
Holder may, rather than must, deliver a small asset to a successor without affidavit. No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Recipient has fiduciary duty to safeguard and distribute to other successors. Do not compare entire-estate total to this per-asset number.Virginia General Assembly (Current code incorporating 2025 Chapter 148)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 35000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Virginia General Assembly (Current code incorporating 2025 Chapter 148)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Virginia General Assembly (Current code incorporating 2025 Chapter 148)Oct 22, 2026
Discretionary payment of individual small asset without affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.Virginia General Assembly (Current code incorporating 2025 Chapter 148)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 60 calendar days for this branch.Virginia General Assembly (Current code incorporating 2025 Chapter 148)Oct 22, 2026
Entire personal probate estate at death, wherever located. The $75,000 limit is aggregate estate value.Virginia General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Affidavit by all known successors, designated recipient and entitlement required. No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Will, if any, must have been duly probated. Recipient owes fiduciary duties to the other successors.Virginia General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 75000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Virginia General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Virginia General Assembly (Current code incorporating 2025 Chapter 148)Oct 22, 2026
Payment or delivery by small-estate affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.Virginia General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 60 calendar days for this branch.Virginia General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Fair market value of estate consisting entirely of personal property, except that a statutory timeshare estate may be included.Vermont General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Only personal property plus the specified timeshare exception. Petition, interested-person list, fee, original death certificate, inventory, funeral/debt affidavit, bond without surety and will if any are required. Fourteen-day objection period runs after notice, not death.Vermont General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 45000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Vermont General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch can address real property only under its stated conditions.Vermont General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Court small-estate proceeding is an official simplified-estate route.Vermont General Assembly (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Entire probate estate wherever located, less liens/encumbrances and excluding surviving spouse/domestic partner community interest.Washington State Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Decedent resident of Washington. No personal representative application or appointment anywhere. Debts including funeral/burial paid or provided for. Written notice to other successors at least 10 days before use is a separate anchor. Full entitlement or written authority from all interested successors required. Statutory agency-copy duty also applies.Washington State Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 100000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Washington State Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Washington State Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Personal property by successor affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.Washington State Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 40 calendar days for this branch.Washington State Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Gross assets, as described by this Waukesha County Circuit Court rule. The current statewide statutory exclusions and claimant exceptions were not retrieved.Waukesha County Circuit Court (Current official county court rules accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Actual source is Waukesha County Circuit Court local probate rules. Ask the proper probate office to confirm current statewide asset scope, claimant conditions, real-property exceptions, any waiting period and the correct local procedure. This is a conditional comparison reference, not an automated statewide eligibility determination.Waukesha County Circuit Court (Current official county court rules accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 50000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Waukesha County Circuit Court (Current official county court rules accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Transfer by affidavit, with county court review is an official simplified-estate route.Waukesha County Circuit Court (Current official county court rules accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Entire personal probate estate at death, wherever located, aggregate fair market value of small assets.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Successor is nominated as personal representative or executor in the will. Decedent domiciled in West Virginia and no probate real property or interest under operative subsection (a)-(b). No personal representative application/appointment anywhere. County clerk/fiduciary supervisor must review, record and certify; creditors and lawful distribution remain.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 50000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Small-estate affidavit by will-nominated executor is an official simplified-estate route.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Entire personal probate estate at death, wherever located, aggregate fair market value of small assets.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Successor is not nominated as personal representative/executor, or decedent died intestate. No nominated successor small-estate affidavit may already have been filed. Decedent domiciled in West Virginia and no probate real property or interest under operative subsection (a)-(b). No personal representative application/appointment anywhere. County clerk/fiduciary supervisor must review, record and certify; creditors and lawful distribution remain.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 50000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Small-estate affidavit by other successor is an official simplified-estate route.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 60 calendar days for this branch.West Virginia Legislature (Current code accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Entire Wyoming estate subject to administration, testate or intestate, less liens and encumbrances.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Affidavit must be filed with county clerk and certified copy presented. No personal representative application or appointment in Wyoming. Distributee entitlement and intervening-estate facts required. Outside-Wyoming proceedings must be disclosed, rather than automatically treated as prohibited.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 400000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch does not transfer real property. Land-ownership conditions must be read separately.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Personal-property distribution by affidavit is an official simplified-estate route.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Entire estate including personal property, less liens and encumbrances; property distribution is by court decree.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Sworn application must include §2-1-201(a)(i)-(v) facts, legal description, independent sworn real-property valuation, required publication/mail notices and court decree. Separate objection/publication periods do not run from death. Record decree in each county with real property.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The published monetary limit for this branch is 400000 U.S. dollars, with the stated measure and conditions.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
This branch can address real property only under its stated conditions.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
Court decree of summary distribution, including real property is an official simplified-estate route.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026
The stated after-death waiting period is 30 calendar days for this branch.Wyoming Legislature (Current official title accessed October 22, 2026)Oct 22, 2026

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