Kankakee County, IL · Kankakee County
Small Estate Affidavit
This affidavit is completed by a person handling a decedent’s small estate to describe the estate, heirs, claims, and intended property distribution.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Kankakee County · Kankakee County, Kankakee County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- k3county.net
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The affidavit records information about the decedent, the affiant, estate assets, funeral expenses, surviving family members, heirs or legatees, and how property should be distributed. It states that the decedent’s gross personal estate does not exceed $100,000 and asks the affiant to attach a death certificate; if applicable, it also refers to attaching a certified copy of a will.
Who needs it
A person handling a decedent’s estate may use this affidavit to provide estate and heirship information and specify how the property should be distributed.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the affiant signs under penalties of perjury and attaches a death certificate, with a certified will copy attached if applicable.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Small Estate Affidavit PDF.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Provide the requested information about the affiant, decedent, estate, family members, heirs or legatees, and property distribution.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a copy of the death certificate and, if applicable, a certified copy of the will on file.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign under penalties of perjury and submit the affidavit to the county department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Small Estate Affidavit?
- No. The form has no notary block; the affiant signs under penalties of perjury. Attach a death certificate and, if applicable, a certified copy of the will.
- What information does the Small Estate Affidavit ask for?
- It asks for affiant and decedent information, estate assets and value, funeral expenses, surviving family members, heirs or legatees, and the intended property distribution.
- How do I submit the Small Estate Affidavit?
- Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.