Illinois Small Estate Affidavit
Illinois Small Estate Affidavit
Introduction
This Small Estate Affidavit is issued by the [COUNTY NAME] Probate Court of the State of Illinois to inform the beneficiaries of the estate of [DECEDENT'S NAME] about the assets left behind by the deceased individual.
We, the undersigned, declare the following information regarding the estate of the deceased individual:
Statement of Facts
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Personal Information of Deceased Person:
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Full Name: [DECEDENT'S NAME]
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Date of Birth: [DECEDENT'S BIRTH DATE]
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Date of Death: [DECEDENT'S DEATH DATE]
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Assets Left Behind:
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We have determined that the deceased individual left behind the following assets:
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Bank accounts
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Household furniture and appliances
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Residential property located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
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Total Value of Assets:
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Based on our assessment, the total estimated value of the assets left behind by the deceased individual is $[AMOUNT] (excluding the value of real estate).
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Beneficiaries/Heirs:
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The beneficiaries/heirs entitled to the assets of the estate are:
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[BENEFICIARY'S NAME]
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Purpose of Affidavit:
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This Small Estate Affidavit is issued to facilitate the transfer of assets to the rightful beneficiaries without the need for a formal probate proceeding, as the total value of the estate falls below the threshold specified by Illinois state law.
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Verification:
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We, the undersigned, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this affidavit is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief.
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Signature
[YOUR NAME]
For any inquiries or further assistance regarding the estate of [DECEDENT'S NAME], please contact the [COUNTY NAME] Probate Court using the contact information provided above.
Sincerely,
[CLERK'S NAME]
Clerk
[PROBATE COURT NAME]
[DATE]