An affidavit can be filed if the fair market value of the estate is $275,000 or less. Of that amount, no more than $200,000 can be attributable to real property and no more than $75,000 can be attributable to personal property.
The form may not be used until at least sixty (60) days have passed since the date of death of the decedent. If there is a will, it must be filed with the probate court before this form is permissible.
Probate is the Court Administered transfer of the property of someone who has passed away. Typically, it takes 5-9 months to probate an estate. For small estates the process is typically quicker but still takes at least 4 months.
Virginia Small Estate Affidavit - EXPLAINED - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip Step three get the affidavit. Notarized. Once 60 days have passed since the death of the deceased.MoreStep three get the affidavit. Notarized. Once 60 days have passed since the death of the deceased. Sign the affidavit in the presence of a notary public the notary also has to sign the affidavit.
The Affidavit must be filled out correctly and the mailings completed as required, one copy to Department of Human Services and one copy to the Oregon Health Authority. The filing fee for a Small Estate is $124.00.