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Small Estate Affidavit For Mississippi

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Probate - Small Estates

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Mississippi

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MS-00003

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The Small Estate Affidavit for Mississippi is a legal document designed to facilitate the transfer of property from a deceased individual (decedent) to their heirs without the need for formal probate proceedings, provided the estate value does not exceed fifty thousand dollars. This affidavit allows heirs to assert their claims and settle the estate in a straightforward manner. Key features include the requirement to list the decedent's assets and heirs, declare the relationship to the decedent, and acknowledge that there are no ongoing claims against the estate. Filling instructions include ensuring all heirs are accurately identified and that the affidavit is sworn before a notary public. This form is particularly useful for attorneys who assist clients in navigating small estate cases, paralegals who handle documentation, and legal assistants who aid in preparation and filing processes. Additionally, it serves partners and associates managing estate-related cases, allowing for efficient asset recovery and distribution. In summary, the Small Estate Affidavit streamlines the administration of small estates, offering a practical solution to beneficiaries and legal professionals involved.

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Settling an Estate in MississippiA petition to open probate is filed with the court. A copy of the death certificate and will must be included. A probate attorney must be hired since the state probate laws requires an attorney for all estates in probate.

You can use an Affidavit in Mississippi, rather than go through a full probate, only if an estate is worth less than $12,500 and there is no bank account or Will. Mississippi also allows for a summary probate procedure for estates worth less than $500.

Simplified Probate Procedures You can use the simplified small estate process in Mississippi if the value of the estate is $500 or less.

In Mississippi, you can make a living trust to avoid probate for virtually any asset you ownreal estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and so on. You need to create a trust document (it's similar to a will), naming someone to take over as trustee after your death (called a successor trustee).

To write a will, Mississippi law states you must be at least 18 years old, of sound and disposing mind, must intend the document to be your will and must have the written will validly executed. Upon your death, your will must go through probate, a court proceeding that declares the will valid or invalid.

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Small Estate Affidavit for Estates under $75,000

Small Estates General Summary: Small Estate laws were enacted in order to enable heirs to obtain property of the deceased without probate, or with shortened probate proceedings, provided certain conditions are met. Small estates can be administered with less time and cost. If the deceased had conveyed most property to a trust but there remains some property, small estate laws may also be available. Small Estate procedures may generally be used regardless of whether there was a Will. In general, the two forms of small estate procedures are recognized:
1. Small Estate Affidavit -Some States allow an affidavit to be executed by the spouse and/or heirs of the deceased and present the affidavit to the holder of property such as a bank to obtain property of the deceased. Other states require that the affidavit be filed with the Court. The main requirement before you may use an affidavit is that the value of the personal and/or real property of the estate not exceed a certain value.
2. Summary Administration -Some states allow a Summary administration. Some States recognize both the Small Estate affidavit and Summary Administration, basing the requirement of which one to use on the value of the estate. Example: If the estate value is 10,000 or less an affidavit is allowed but if the value is between 10,000 to 20,000 a summary administration is allowed.
Mississippi Summary:
Under Mississippi statute, where as estate is valued at less than $50,000, an interested party may, thirty (30) days after the death of the decedent, issue a small estate affidavit to collect any debts owed to the decedent. The successor of a decedent, after the fling of said affidavit, shall be empowered to negotiate, transfer ownership and exercise all other incidents of ownership with respect to the personal property and instruments of the decedent.
Mississippi Requirements:
Mississippi requirements are set forth in the statutes below.
SEC. 91-7-322. Payment of indebtedness or delivery of personal property of decedent to decedent's successor; affidavit of successor.
(1) Except as may be otherwise provided by Sections 81-5-63, 81-12-135, 81-12-137 and 91-7-323, at any time after thirty (30) days from the death of a decedent, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall make payment when due of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action to a person claiming to be the successor of the decedent, as defined herein, upon being presented an affidavit made by the successor stating:
(a) That the value of the entire estate of the decedent, wherever located, excluding all liens and encumbrances thereon, does not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00);
(b) That at least thirty (30) days have elapsed since the death of the decedent;
(c) That no application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent is pending, nor has a personal representative of the decedent been appointed in any jurisdiction; and
(d) The facts of relationship establishing the affiant as a successor of the decedent.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "successor" means the decedent's spouse; or, if there is no surviving spouse of the decedent, then the adult with whom any minor children of the decedent are residing; or, if there is no surviving spouse or minor children of the decedent, then any adult child of the decedent; or, if there is no surviving spouse or children of the decedent, then either parent of the decedent.
(3) Any person who is the successor of the decedent, because the person is an adult with whom the minor children of the decedent are living, shall receive any property or payments of or for the decedent for the use and benefit of said children.
(4) The successor of a decedent, upon complying with the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, shall be empowered to negotiate, transfer ownership and exercise all other incidents of ownership with respect to the personal property and instruments described in subsection (1) of this section.
(5) Any person paying, delivering, transferring or issuing personal property or the evidence thereof pursuant to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall be discharged and released to the same extent as if such person had dealt with a personal representative of the decedent. Such person shall not be required to see to the proper application of the personal property or evidence thereof or to inquire into the truth of any statement in the affidavit. If any person to whom an affidavit is delivered, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, refuses to pay, deliver, transfer or issue any personal property or evidence thereof to the successor, such property or evidence thereof may be recovered or its payment, delivery, transfer or issuance compelled upon proof of the successor's right in a proceeding brought in chancery court for such purpose by or on behalf of the persons entitled thereto. Any person to whom payment, delivery, transfer or issuance is made shall be answerable and accountable to the personal representative of the estate, if any, or to any other person having a superior right.
HISTORY: SOURCES: Laws, 1982, ch. 403, § 1; Laws, 1983, ch. 407; Laws, 1984, ch. 333; Laws, 1986, ch. 386; Laws, 2003, ch. 408, § 1; Laws, 2009, ch. 390, § 1, eff from and after July 1, 2009.
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