Wise County, TX · Wise County
Small Estate Affidavit
Wise County’s Small Estate Affidavit is completed by estate distributees and witnesses to provide information for court review and approval.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Wise County · Wise County, Wise County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.wise.tx.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
What this form is
The affidavit provides information about a deceased person’s assets, debts, family history, heirs, and the heirs’ shares. It states that more than 30 days must have passed since the death and that the estate must meet the listed asset and liability conditions. Distributees and two disinterested witnesses provide information and signatures for filing with the Wise County Clerk and court review.
Who needs it
Distributees seeking court approval of a small estate affidavit complete it with information about the deceased person’s estate and two disinterested witnesses.
How to submit it
The affidavit asks that it be filed in the records of the Wise County Clerk and approved by the court. It does not provide a filing address, email, or portal.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
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 deceased person, estate assets and liabilities, family history, and heirs.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include a copy of the death certificate for filing. If applicable, provide the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program certification or additional information described in the form.
- 4
File With the County Clerk
The affidavit asks to be filed in the records of the Wise County Clerk for court approval.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Small Estate Affidavit ask for?
- It asks for details about the deceased person’s assets, liabilities, family history, heirs, and heirs’ shares, along with information and signatures from distributees and two disinterested witnesses.
- Who completes the Small Estate Affidavit?
- The affidavit is completed by the estate’s distributees and two disinterested witnesses. It includes information about the deceased person and the estate.
- Do I need a notary for the Small Estate Affidavit?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Small Estate Affidavit?
- The form asks that the affidavit be filed in the records of the Wise County Clerk and approved by the court. It does not state an address, email, or online submission method.