Erath County, TX · Erath County
Small Estate Affidavit
Distributees use this affidavit and checklist to ask the Erath County Court to approve a qualifying decedent’s small estate.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Erath County · Erath County, Erath County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.erath.tx.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This document combines a checklist with an affidavit and proposed court order for a small estate. The checklist says the affidavit is for limited circumstances, including when there is no will or pending administration and the estate meets the stated asset and debt requirements. It asks for information about the decedent, distributees, assets, liabilities, and any homestead, and requests court approval.
Who needs it
Distributees seeking court approval of a small estate may use this document if the estate meets the checklist’s stated requirements.
How to submit it
The form names the County Court of Erath County, Texas, and says the affidavit should be filed in the county where the decedent resided. Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This listing marks the document as not requiring a notary; its checklist discusses sworn signatures for distributees and witnesses, so confirm those steps with the county.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the PDF
Download the Small Estate Affidavit and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Provide the decedent’s information, distributee details, and the estate’s assets and liabilities.
- 3
Review the Checklist
Check the eligibility conditions and gather the information requested about the estate and its distributees.
- 4
Submit to the County
File in the county where the decedent resided, as the checklist directs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Small Estate Affidavit for?
- It is an affidavit and checklist for distributees seeking court approval of a qualifying small estate. It asks for details about the decedent, heirs, assets, debts, and any homestead.
- Who may use this affidavit?
- Distributees may use it when the estate meets the checklist’s conditions, including no will, no pending administration, and assets and liabilities within the stated limits.
- Do I need a notary for the Small Estate Affidavit?
- This listing marks the document as not requiring a notary. The checklist discusses sworn signatures for distributees and witnesses, so confirm those steps with the county.
- How do I submit the Small Estate Affidavit?
- The form names the County Court of Erath County and says to file in the county where the decedent resided. Check the county website for current contact details.