Pennsylvania Petition for Settlement of a Small Estate is a legal document used in the state of Pennsylvania to settle the estate of a deceased individual who had a smaller estate. This document is used to distribute the assets of the deceased individual to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries. The Petition is typically filed with the Register of Wills in the county where the deceased individual resided. The Petition must include information regarding the assets of the estate, such as bank accounts, real estate, investments, and other property. It also must include the names of the deceased individual's heirs and/or beneficiaries, as well as a list of debts and obligations that must be paid off. The Petition must also include an Affidavit of Compliance, which certifies that the Petition is accurate and complete. There are two main types of Pennsylvania Petition for Settlement of a Small Estate: Formal Petition and Informal Petition. The Formal Petition is more complex and requires additional paperwork and documentation such as a death certificate, will, and letters of administration. The Informal Petition is simpler and does not require additional paperwork, but must be approved by the Register of Wills.