Small Estate Distribution Rules

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The document is a petition for partial and early distribution of an estate, relevant under the small estate distribution rules. It allows executors to request the court's approval to distribute funds to beneficiaries before the estate is fully settled, based on the decedent's will. Key features include the identification of the decedent and executor, notice to creditors, and a request for a specific distribution amount to named beneficiaries. This form is useful for attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants involved in estate management, as it guides users through the necessary steps to petition the court effectively. Filling and editing instructions emphasize clarity in listing beneficiaries and filing procedures with the court. Specific use cases include instances where the estate has sufficient assets to cover expenses and taxes, allowing for expedited distributions to heirs. Overall, this document helps simplify the legal process for those managing small estate distributions.
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VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATION or SMALL ESTATE PROCEEDING may be used when a fiduciary is needed to transfer estate assets (personal property only) and the value of the assets does not exceed $50,000, exclusive of property set off under EPTL 5-3.1.

As part of the affidavit, the person filling out the paperwork, known as ?the affiant,? must provide certain information, including the deceased person's personal information, date of death, and a list of the deceased's property and debts. This document must be signed under oath, so honesty is paramount.

You will need photo identification. Sign the Affidavit in the presence of the notary or clerk. ? You will need the death certificate and the will (if any) o You need a certified copy of the death certificate. You can get the death certificate from the funeral home or the Office of Vital Statistics.

The dollar limit can change each year. If a person dies in 2023, an estate must be valued at $27,000 or less to be small. If a person died in 2022, an estate must be valued at $25,000 or less. If a person died in 2020 or 2021, an estate must be valued at $24,000 or less.

Your signature must be notarized by a court clerk or notary public. You will need photo identification. Sign the Affidavit in the presence of the notary or clerk. ? You will need the death certificate and the will (if any) o You need a certified copy of the death certificate.

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Small Estate Distribution Rules