If an estate is too small to be probated under its state’s guidelines, an individual(s) may request the transfer of shares using small estate proceedings for that state and the form used is often called a Small Estate Affidavit. Each state has different limitations for the size of the decedent’s assets and the process to collect as a small estate may vary and in the case of some states requires court certification.
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