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Can A Small Estate Affidavit be Filed in Idaho to Collect Property in California?
My mother died in 2008, She owned a Chas Schwab stock portfolio which is worth approximately $52,000. My brother and I would like to use a Small Estate Affidavit to have this property released to us. Chas Schwab headquarters is located in California, I live in Idaho where my mother died, my brother lives in Texas. Can I have the affidavit notarized in Idaho? Does my brother hav...
06/10/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: Idaho | #16926Can I Use an Heirship Affidavit to Collect Property of A Deceased in Florida?
My father passed away on 2/21/06 in Florida. All of his estate was dispersed except one fund and they require a small estate affidavit. Does Florida have a form for small estate affidavits, and where do I get it? Or, can I use an Illinois one?
06/09/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: Illinois | #16912What forms are needed to probate my mother's estate of less than $75,000?
I want to file a summary disposition with the court here to probate my Mother's estate. I am the Executrix. The Estate may value approx $75,000.00. What form(s) do I need to file?
03/24/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: Florida | #15742My sister died with little property and no heirs, so can I file a Small Estate Affidavit?
My sister died January 15th and left a house in foreclosure, a car worth about $3,000, an insurance policy for $10,000. No husband, no parents, no children, only three half brothers, can I file a small estate affidavit, and what is a fair price to pay for that?
02/27/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: Indiana | #15381Is a Small Estate Affidavit needed to obtain my less than $5000 in shares I inherited?
I am an only child. My father died in October 1989 and my mother in September 2006. They were not residents of Montana but both died in Montana, which is my home. There was no estate and no probate. The only thing really left for me was a small amount of shares in various companies. All shares were transferred over to me quite some time ago with no problem. Over the course of ...
01/21/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: Montana | #15035We are recovering insurance money for a deceased recipient. The deceased assets are in a trust.
We are recovering insurance money for a deceased recipient. The deceased assets are in a trust. Therefore, we are using small estate affidavits. The deceased lived in California. Two of the heirs live in California, but one lives in Ohio. Should each heir fill out a separate affidavit? Should the Ohio heir use a Ohio form?
12/16/2008 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: California | #14814Does the state of Georgia allow the filing of a Small Estate Affidavit?
Does the state of Georgia or Cobb County allow the filing of a Small Estate Affidavit?
04/04/2007 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: Georgia | #2630How do I get an affidavit of small estate to access funds left my my late mother?
My mother passed away in June of 2006. Her will left all of her belongs to my sister and me. My sister passed away in December of 2006. I have learned my mother had about $1200 in her bank account when she passed. I live in Arizona. My mother lived in Texas. There is a branch of her bank in my town. I have spoken with them and they have told me I need an affidavit of smal...
03/31/2007 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estate... | State: Arizona | #2409My Husband made a Will before we married in Michigan. What happens since he died?
My spouse and I have been married for 4 years. His will and trust was never updated, I was designated as a friend and was left a small amount. Am I entitled to anything more?
03/01/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Spouses | State: Michigan | #33164Is it legal for a spouse to waive rights provided by laws dealing with spouses at death of their spouse?
Is it legal for a spouse to waive rights provided by laws dealing with spouses being entitled to elective share, renunciation, homestead, and other rights?
02/08/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Spouses | State: Florida | #31780