The Illinois IL Small Estate Affidavit (Decedent Died 12-31-14 or Prior) is a legal document used by heirs of an estate to collect the assets of a deceased person who died on or before December 31, 2014. The affidavit is filed in the probate court and allows the heirs to transfer ownership of the deceased's assets without having to go through probate. There are three types of Illinois IL Small Estate Affidavit (Decedent Died 12-31-14 or Prior): 1. Form 735.30 — General Small Estate Affidavit (Decedent died on or before 12-31-14): This form is used by the heirs of a deceased person who died on or before December 31, 2014, and whose assets are valued at less than $100,000. It requires the signature of all the heirs of the deceased, and must be filed in the probate court. 2. Form 735.31 — Special Small Estate Affidavit (Decedent died on or before 12-31-14 and left no Will): This form is used by the heirs of a deceased person who died on or before December 31, 2014, and left no will. It requires the signature of all the heirs of the deceased, and must be filed in the probate court. 3. Form 735.32 — Estate Affidavit of Survivorship (Decedent died on or before 12-31-14): This form is used by a surviving joint tenant or tenant by the entirety who is entitled to take the deceased's interest in the property. It requires the signature of the surviving joint tenant or tenant by the entirety, and must be filed in the probate court.




