Small Estate Affidavit
Legal Document Filings
Efficient Pathways, Secure Futures
Welcome to Small Estate Affidavit, where navigating asset transfers in California becomes a seamless experience. With over ten years of expertise, we offer cost-effective legal document services, helping you bypass cumbersome probate processes for estates valued up to $750,000. Discover efficient solutions with us at the helm.
Affordable Estate Transfers
Affordable estate transfers with no hidden fees. Our fixed pricing saves heirs money by eliminating expensive probate costs and delays.
Expert Support from Jim W. Hildreth
Expert support from Jim W. Hildreth. We provide tailored assistance to simplify estate transfers and ensure a stress-free process.
Simplified Inheritance Process
Our streamlined process bypasses probate delays, ensuring heirs receive assets quickly and efficiently.
Creating a small estate affidavit can be complicated, but it is a necessary step in compliance with the Amended California Probate Code. PC 13158
- Must be the decedent’s Primary Residence.
- Gross Value does not exceed $750,000.00.
- All Heirs and Devises must be notified.
- 40 Days have passed since the Date of Death.
- California Probate Referee Inventory and Appraisal.
- Certified Copy of Death Certificate.
- Proof that the decedent owned the property (Real and Personal Property) ie. Bank statement, stock certificate, Deed.
- Notarization of the Small Estate Affidavit by Notary.
- There is no formal probate case open yet.
Conclusion
A Small Estate Affidavit is an option to avoid a lengthy probate process in California Superior Courts.
The office of Jim W Hildreth assists with Legal Document Preparation for those who desire cost-effective, hassle-free solutions without the burden of probate court.
Jim W Hildreth LDA-55-007 serves all of California's 58 Counties with the Filings of Small Estate Affidavits with the April 1st, 2025 Amendment for estate asset transfers up to $750,000.00 benefitting the heirs of the decedent.