Houston County, TX · Houston County
Small Estate Affidavit
This affidavit records a decedent’s family history, assets, debts, and heirs for distributees seeking court approval of a small estate in Houston County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Houston County · Houston County, Houston County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.houston.tx.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The form gathers information about the decedent’s death, residence, assets, liabilities, Medicaid benefits, family history, and heirs. It is for an estate proceeding in the County Court at Law of Houston County and states that a death certificate copy will be filed with the affidavit. It also includes sections for all distributees and two disinterested witnesses to provide information and signatures.
Who needs it
Distributees seeking to file a small estate affidavit in Houston County complete it with information about the decedent and the estate.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer completes and dates the form, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Small Estate Affidavit for the Houston County court proceeding.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the decedent’s information, assets, liabilities, family history, heirs, and distributee shares.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
The form says a copy of the decedent’s death certificate will be filed with the affidavit. If applicable, include the specified MERP certification or information.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed affidavit to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Small Estate Affidavit request?
- It requests details about the decedent’s death, residence, assets, debts, Medicaid benefits, family history, heirs, and each distributee’s share.
- Who signs the Small Estate Affidavit?
- The form provides signature sections for all distributees and for two disinterested witnesses. It asks them to affirm facts about the estate and family history.
- Do I need a notary for the Small Estate Affidavit?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer completes and dates the form, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
- How do I submit the Small Estate Affidavit?
- Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.