Michigan Small Estate Affidavit

Introduction

I, [YOUR NAME], residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I am the beneficiary of the estate of [DECEASED'S NAME], who passed away on [DATE OF DEATH]. Pursuant to Michigan law, the total value of the estate of the deceased, including all personal and real property, does not exceed the limits prescribed by law for a small estate.

Statement of Facts

[DECEASED'S NAME] was a resident of [COUNTY], Michigan, at the time of their death.
The vehicle described below was owned by [DECEASED'S NAME] at the time of their death and is a part of their estate.
The fair market value of the vehicle does not exceed the limits prescribed by Michigan law for a small estate.

Description of Vehicle

Year: [VEHICLE YEAR]
Make: [VEHICLE MAKE]
Model: [VEHICLE MODEL]
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [VEHICLE VIN]
License Plate Number: [VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE NUMBER]

Transfer of Vehicle

I hereby request that ownership of the above-described vehicle be transferred to me, [YOUR NAME], as the beneficiary of the estate of [DECEASED'S NAME]. I understand that by signing this affidavit, I am legally entitled to the vehicle and assume all responsibilities associated with it.

Sworn Oath

I solemnly swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed on this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].

[YOUR NAME]

Notarization

State of Michigan

County of [COUNTY]

On this [DATE] day of [MONTH], [YEAR], before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared [YOUR NAME], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

[NOTARY SEAL]

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: [COMMISSION EXPIRY DATE]