A Montana Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of Decedent is a legal document used to transfer the personal property of a deceased person to a designated beneficiary. The document is used in Montana and requires the signature of an affine (person making the affidavit) who is familiar with the deceased person's estate and/or possessions. The affidavit must be signed in the presence of a notary public. There are two types of Montana Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of Decedent: a Small Estate Affidavit and a Special Administration Affidavit. The Small Estate Affidavit is used when the value of the estate is below a certain amount, usually $50,000. The Special Administration Affidavit is used when the estate is more than the Small Estate Affidavit limit, or when there are unresolved issues regarding the estate. Both types of Montana Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of Decedent require the affine to provide information about the decedent, including their full name, date of death, and last known address. The affine must also provide a list of the decedent's personal property, including any bank accounts, securities, real estate, vehicles, and other valuables. The affine must also provide evidence of the decedent's death, such as a copy of the death certificate or a newspaper obituary. Finally, the affine must provide evidence that they are the beneficiary of the decedent's estate.