What's Included in an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property? The name of the person who died. The date and location of the death. That 40 days have passed since the death. That probate has not been initiated. That the estate value does not exceed $166,250. A description of assets to transfer. Names of other successors.
Code §§ 13100-13116, the person(s) entitled to the property may present a Small Estate Affidavit, commonly known as an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property, to the person or institution having custody of the property, requesting that the property be delivered or transferred to the successor.
Step 1: Decide what the title of your affidavit will be. Step 2: Put the name and personal background information of the person giving the information in the first paragraph. Step 3: Write an opening sentence in the first person tense. Step 4: Make an outline of the information given or state the facts of the case.
Complete the affidavit: Fill out the form with the decedent's information, a list of their assets and the names and addresses of all heirs or beneficiaries. Notarize the affidavit: Sign the completed affidavit in front of a notary public. Some states might also require additional witnesses.
How to write a general affidavit? Title your affidavit. Don't forget to list any relevant contact or identification information that you may need to include in the heading. Write your statement. Verify that your information is true. Finalize and notarize.