Washington Small Estate Affidavit Form

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Washington Small Estate Affidavit Form

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A Washington small estate affidavit is a legal document for individuals to claim a decedent’s estate without going through probate. Referred to as an “Affidavit of Successor,” this form may be used if the estate value is $100,000 or less and does not include real property.

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A Washington small estate affidavit is a legal document for individuals to claim a decedent’s estate without going through probate. Referred to as an “Affidavit of Successor,” this form may be used if the estate value is $100,000 or less and does not include real property.

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How to Use (3 Steps)

Step 1 – Verify Requirements

Successors may use the Small Estate Affidavit if[4]:

  • The estate does not exceed $100,000 in value or include real estate.
  • 40 days have passed since the decedent’s death.
  • No personal representative has been appointed, and no application for one is pending.
  • Estate debts and expenses have been paid.
  • The filing successor has notified other successors of their intention to claim property, and 10 days have passed since giving notice.

Step 2 – Mail Affidavit

The successor must complete the Affidavit, have it notarized, and mail it with the decedent’s will (if any) to:

Department of Social and Health Services
Office of Financial Recovery
Box 9501
Olympia, WA 98507-9501

To collect a decedent’s vehicle, the Affidavit of Inheritance/Litigation (Form TD-420-041) must be submitted to the Department of Licensing.

Step 3 – Distribute Assets

To retrieve the decedent’s assets, the affiant must present the Affidavit and death certificate to individuals or entities holding the decedent’s property.[5] The collected assets can then be distributed as outlined in the will or as per state intestacy laws.

Sources

  1. RCW 11.62.010(2)(c)
  2. RCW 11.62.010(2)(d)
  3. RCW 11.62.010(5)
  4. RCW 11.62.010(2)
  5. RCW 11.62.010(1)