SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT
Collection of Personal Property
State of Nebraska
County of ______________
I, ____________________________________________________________________, upon
being duly sworn, state on my oath that:
1. My post office address is: ___________________________________________________
2. My residence address is: ___________________________________________________
3. I am a legal successor to the decedent, ______________________________________,
who resided at ____________________________________________________________.
4. I am entitled to be named as a successor to the decedent due to my relationship to the
decedent, or I have a claim to the personal property of the decedent, namely:
________________________________________________________________________.
5. The decedent passed from this life on the _____ day of ________________, 20____.
6. The value of all of the personal property in the decedent's estate, wherever located, less
liens and encumbrances, does not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($5 0 ,000).
7. At least thirty (30) days have elapsed since the death of the decedent as shown in the attached
certified or authenticated copy of the decedent's death certificate .
8. No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or
has been granted in any jurisdiction.
9. I am entitled to payment or delivery of the property hereby claimed.
THE FOREGOING STATEMENT IS MADE UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY.
________________________________________
Signature of Affiant
State of Nebraska
County of _______________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the _____ day of _________________, 20____.
____________________________________
Notary Public, State of Nebraska
Printed Name: _______________________
My Commission Expires: _________________
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This form is provided without any warranty, express or implied, as to its legal effect and
completeness. Please use at your own risk. If you have a serious legal problem, we suggest that
you consult an attorney.
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