California allows a person with a claim to assets in the estate of someone who has died to collect them without going through formal probate by using an affidavit for collection of personal property, ...

Filling out a small estate affidavit form can simplify the process of transferring a deceased person’s assets without the need for a lengthy probate procedure. This form is typically used when the ...

A small estate affidavit is a sworn legal document that may allow an estate to avoid going through probate. Small estate affidavits are permitted in many states, as long as the value of the estate is ...