Get Tx Small Estate Affidavit 2017-2025

Filing a TX Small Estate Affidavit online can simplify the process of managing a deceased person's estate. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions to help users navigate the online form efficiently, ensuring all necessary information is included.

Follow the steps to complete the TX Small Estate Affidavit online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the document editor.
2. Begin by entering the decedent's full name in the designated field at the top of the affidavit, along with the date and place of their death.
3. Confirm that more than 30 days have passed since the decedent's death by marking the appropriate checkbox.
4. Indicate the county of residence for the decedent at the time of their death. If the decedent was not a resident of this county, provide facts supporting venue jurisdiction.
5. State that the decedent died without a will by checking the appropriate box.
6. Verify that no administration is pending or necessary for the decedent's estate.
7. Specify that the total value of the decedent's estate assets is $75,000 or less, excluding homestead and exempt property.
8. Ensure the total value of the estate assets exceeds known liabilities.
9. Provide information regarding any Medicaid benefits received by the decedent, marking the appropriate option.
10. List all assets of the decedent's estate in detail, including descriptions and values. Include information on whether assets were community or separate property.
11. If applicable, list all liabilities of the decedent's estate, detailing each debt with identifying information.
12. Fill out the family history sections, providing all necessary details about the decedent's marital status, children, and surviving relatives.
13. Complete the distributed heirs section, including names, contact information, and their respective shares of the estate.
14. Gather signatures from all distributees and two disinterested witnesses, ensuring all necessary notarizations are completed.
15. Review the entire affidavit for completeness and accuracy before saving the form. Users can then save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

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