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Completing the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF STATE OF OREGON FOR THE SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT is an important step for claiming a deceased person's estate. This guide provides clear instructions on how to accurately fill out the form to ensure compliance with Oregon law.

Follow the steps to successfully fill out the small estate affidavit.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the small estate affidavit. This will open the document in an online editor that allows for easy completion.
2. Begin filling out the affiant's information. Provide your name and address in the designated fields to establish who is filing the affidavit.
3. Indicate your authority to file the affidavit by checking at least one box that applies to your relationship with the decedent. Options include being an heir, a devisee, named personal representative, or a creditor.
4. Fill in the decedent's details, including their name, address, age, social security number, and date of death. Ensure a certified copy of the death certificate is attached.
5. Describe the decedent’s estate by specifying all real and personal property. Include the fair market value of each item, ensuring that it aligns with the specified valuation limits.
6. Select the reason for filing in Marion County by checking the applicable statements that affirm the decedent's connection to the county.
7. State whether there is a will, and attach the original if the decedent died testate. If intestate, simply note this within the form.
8. List the heirs along with their relationship to the decedent and last-known addresses.
9. If there are devisees, include their names and addresses; if none, state “none.”
10. Provide a promise to notify all heirs and devisees by mailing a copy of the filed affidavit within 30 days after submission.
11. Detail who receives specific property from the estate, aligning with the will or intestacy laws.
12. List any unpaid creditors or write “none” if there are none. If there are disputed claims, list those as well.
13. Assure notifications are sent to creditors and the Department of Human Services as required by law.
14. After completing all sections, review your entries for accuracy, then save, download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Complete your small estate affidavit online today to ensure a smooth probate process.