Iowa Small Estate Affidavit
Introduction
I, [YOUR NAME], being duly sworn, depose and state as follows:
Statements
I am over the age of 18 and am competent to make this affidavit.
[DECEDENT'S NAME], whose date of birth was [DECEDENT'S BIRTH DATE], and whose address at the time of death was [DECEDENT'S ADDRESS], passed away on [DECEDENT'S DEATH DATE].
To the best of my knowledge and belief, at the time of their death, the total value of the personal property owned by the deceased, located in [COUNTY NAME] County, State of Iowa, and subject to disposition by will or intestate succession, does not exceed the statutory limit for a small estate, which is currently set at $100,000 in accordance with Iowa law.
I am a beneficiary or heir of the deceased person's estate, and there is no other person with a superior right to receive the property described in this affidavit.
I am executing this affidavit for the purpose of claiming the personal property of the deceased person, specifically the following items:
Household goods
Personal electronics
Jewelry
I understand that by signing this affidavit, I am legally affirming that I am entitled to the property described herein, and I agree to indemnify and hold harmless any person or entity who relies on this affidavit in transferring the property to me.
I understand that providing false information in this affidavit is a criminal offense and may result in legal action against me.
I hereby request that the property described herein be released to me as the rightful beneficiary/heir of the deceased person's estate.
Signatures
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR EMAIL]
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this [DATE].
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S COMMISSION NUMBER]
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S EXPIRY DATE]
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