California Affidavit of Small Estate

California is also a Western US state which is famous for its cliff-lined beaches, redwood forest, mountains, and deserts. The personal property of a deceased person is collected and distributed through a small document known as an affidavit of small estate also called ‘Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property’.

The affidavit is a legal document on which an affiant take oath in front of a commissioner.

There is no need to go to the court if the personal property of decedents like money in bank account and the stock is equal to or less than $150,000. Here, it is important to mention that one can collect and distribute real property like a house through this California small estate affidavit. Also, the affidavit of small estate can only be used by the person who has a legal right to inherit the property of the deceased. You can take a lawyer to figure out whether you have a legal right to inherit the property or not. Keep in mind that you can submit an affidavit of small estate 40 days after the death of the person.