Iowa Small Estate Affidavit With Signature

• Category: Probate - Small Estates
• State: Iowa
• Control #: IA-ET20
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

The Iowa small estate affidavit with signature is a legal document used to facilitate the transfer of a deceased person's personal property valued at $25,000 or less, bypassing formal probate proceedings. It is designed for individuals who are the spouse, child, or other successors of the decedent. The affidavit requires the affiant to provide personal information, the decedent's details, and specifies the relationship to the decedent. This form is particularly useful when the decedent either left no will or left a will which is already filed with the district court. To fill out the affidavit, users must provide a certified death certificate and list all successors along with their relationship to the decedent and Social Security numbers. It is essential to verify that at least forty days have passed since the decedent's death. This document can be a vital resource for attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants managing estate issues, allowing them to streamline the process of asset transfer while ensuring compliance with Iowa laws.