Small Estate Affidavit Guide

Summary

In Indiana, a Small Estate Affidavit can be used for estates valued under $100,000. The process involves waiting 45 days after the decedents death, completing and notarizing the affidavit, and filing it with the local court or presenting it to the entity holding the assets. The affidavit should include details about the decedent, the heir, and the estates assets. For specific guidance, contact the local probate court in Indiana.

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I NEED A SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT FOR MY FIANCE WHO'S DAD DIED INTESTATE IN THE STATE OF INDIANA HE IS THE ONLY LIVING HEIR TO HIS DAD'S ESTATE AND THE ESTATE VALUED LESS THAN $*,*
Hi Alisha,
Your fiancé will need to complete a Small Estate Affidavit to handle his father's estate in Indiana. Here are a few steps:
- Ensure the estate value is less than $*,*.
- Wait 45 days after death.
- Complete the affidavit, including details of the estate and heir.
- Notarize the affidavit.
- File with the local court or present to the entity holding the assets.
For more specific guidance, the local probate court in Indiana can be contacted for forms and additional instructions.

Marion County Probate Court (if located near Indianapolis)


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * E Washington St #T1221, Indianapolis, IN *
Website: www.indy.gov

Would you like more information on any particular step?
CAN YOU WRITE A SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT, SOLE HEIRSHIP, DECEDENT INTESTATE, WHOSE NAME WAS TROY Y. BLACK, JR. ADDRESS * CULBERTSON AVE, NEW ALBANY INDIANA *. THE HEIR IS RICHARD L. FLANAGAN, ADDRESS * HUNTERS LANE BARDSTOWN, KY *. THE PROPERTY INCLUDES A HOUSE LOCATED AT * CULBERTSON AVE NEW ALBANY INDIANA *, A * FORD RANGER, A * CHEVY TAHOE, A * CELEBRITY * BOAT WITH A TRAILER, AND MINOR PERSONAL EFFECTS. THE HOUSE IS IN DISREPAIR, AND UNINHABITABLE, THE FURNITURE AND OTHER CONTENTS MUST BE DISPOSED OF DUE TO BUG AND RAT INFESTATION, AND THE DECEDENT'S DOG WAS ALONE IN THE HOUSE FOR THE * WEEKS THE DECEDENT SPENT IN THE HOSPITAL BEFORE PASSING AWAY. THE HOUSE REQUIRES MORE THAN $*,* TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE AND THE ERADICATION OF PESTS WILL COST MORE THAN $* PER QUOTE FROM EXTERMINATION SERVICE. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF REMOVAL OF URINE SOAKED CARPETS AND REMOVAL OF EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DOG AND RAT FEECES. THE BOOK VALUE OF THE CHEVY IS $*, THE FORD IS $*, THE BOAT WITH TRAILER IS $* AND THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE HOUSE IS $*,*
Hi Alisha,
Here is a general template you can use for a Small Estate Affidavit for your fiancé's situation:
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**SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT**
State of Indiana
County of [County Name]
I, Richard L. Flanagan, residing at * Hunters Lane, Bardstown, KY *, being duly sworn, state as follows:
*. **Decedent Information:**
- Name: Troy Y. Black, Jr.
- Address: * Culbertson Ave, New Albany, Indiana *
- Date of Death: [Date]
*. **Heir Information:**
- Sole Heir: Richard L. Flanagan
- Relationship to Decedent: [Relationship]
*. **Estate Details:**
- Total Value: Less than $*,*
- Property includes:
- House: * Culbertson Ave, New Albany, Indiana * (Assessed Value: $*,*)
- * Ford Ranger (Book Value: $*,*)
- * Chevy Tahoe (Book Value: $*,*)
- * Celebrity * Boat with Trailer (Book Value
RELATIONSHIP TO DECEDENT IS SON, DATE OF DEATH IS OCTOBER *, *
Hi Alisha,
Here is the updated Small Estate Affidavit template with the provided details:
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**SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT**
State of Indiana
County of [County Name]
I, Richard L. Flanagan, residing at * Hunters Lane, Bardstown, KY *, being duly sworn, state as follows:
*. **Decedent Information:**
- Name: Troy Y. Black, Jr.
- Address: * Culbertson Ave, New Albany, Indiana *
- Date of Death: October *, *
*. **Heir Information:**
- Sole Heir: Richard L. Flanagan
- Relationship to Decedent: Son
*. **Estate Details:**
- Total Value: Less than $*,*
- Property includes:
- House: * Culbertson Ave, New Albany, Indiana * (Assessed Value: $*,*)
- * Ford Ranger (Book Value: $*,*)
- * Chevy Tahoe (Book Value: $*,*)
- * Celebrity * Boat with Trailer (Book Value: $
COUNTY IS FLOYD
Hi Alisha,
Thank you for providing the additional details. Here is the complete updated Small Estate Affidavit template:
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**SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT**
State of Indiana
County of Floyd
I, Richard L. Flanagan, residing at * Hunters Lane, Bardstown, KY *, being duly sworn, state as follows:
*. **Decedent Information:**
- Name: Troy Y. Black, Jr.
- Address: * Culbertson Ave, New Albany, Indiana *
- Date of Death: October *, *
*. **Heir Information:**
- Sole Heir: Richard L. Flanagan
- Relationship to Decedent: Son
*. **Estate Details:**
- Total Value: Less than $*,*
- Property includes:
- House: * Culbertson Ave, New Albany, Indiana * (Assessed Value: $*,*)
- * Ford Ranger (Book Value: $*,*)
- * Chevy Tahoe (Book Value: $*,*)
- * Celebrity * Boat with Trailer (Book