Indiana Small Estate Affidavit
Indiana Small Estate Affidavit
Introduction
I, [YOUR NAME], being of sound mind and legal age, do hereby make this affidavit to claim the personal property of the deceased, [DECEASED'S NAME], under Indiana Code § 29-1-8-1.
Statement of Facts
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I am the [RELATIONSHIP TO THE DECEASED], and I am entitled to inherit the personal property of the deceased, [DECEASED'S NAME], who passed away on [DATE OF DEATH].
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The total value of the personal property owned by the deceased, to the best of my knowledge, does not exceed the statutory limit set forth by Indiana law for the use of a Small Estate Affidavit.
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The personal property I am seeking to obtain includes, but is not limited to, [LIST OF SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROPERTY ITEMS].
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There is no pending application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative or for the probate of the estate of the deceased in any jurisdiction.
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I am not aware of any other person who has a superior right to the personal property of the deceased.
Sworn Oath
I solemnly swear under penalty of perjury that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Executed this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
[YOUR NAME]
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
Notary Public
My commission expires: [EXPIRY DATE]
[NOTARY PUBLIC STAMP]
