State rules for heir claims: caps, evidence, finder fees, doors.

Summary distribution through the probate court

Alabama has no simple claim-by-affidavit lane for most estates; small estates use summary distribution in probate court. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Ala. Code §43-2-690 et seq. (summary distribution)

Alabama treats each heir as a separate claimant: every heir files a complete claim packet of their own — there is no single family filing. Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Affidavit for collection

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Alaska Stat. §13.16.680

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$75,000 — Affidavit for collection of personal property

Personal property figure; real property passes by a separate affidavit with a higher equity limit. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

A.R.S. §14-3971 (collection by affidavit)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: Arizona Department of Revenue, unclaimed property program (finder assignments)

Arizona assignments apply to property the state has held more than 2 years, through licensed private-investigator finders.

Per the Arizona Department of Revenue's unclaimed property program.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$100,000 — Affidavit of collection (small estate)

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Ark. Code §28-41-101

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$208,850 — Affidavit under Probate Code §13101 (the small-estate affidavit)

The cap depends on the DATE OF DEATH: $166,250 for deaths before Apr 1, 2022; $184,500 for deaths Apr 1, 2022 – Mar 31, 2025; $208,850 for deaths Apr 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2028. The test is the gross value of the deceased's California real and personal property, with the §13050 exclusions.

Cal. Prob. Code §13100; Judicial Council form DE-300

California's claim signature must be notarized for claims of $1,000 or more, and for securities and safe-deposit property. For a deceased owner, the Controller's office also works from a Table of Heirs (its heirship form mapping every heir). Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: Yes · Source: Cal. Prob. Code §§13050, 13100–13101; Judicial Council DE-300; Cal. Civ. Proc. Code §1582; SCO claim guidance (claimit.ca.gov)

An agreement is invalid if signed while the property is still with the holder, or before the property has been with the Controller for a year — and it must tell you, in writing, that you can claim free directly from the State Controller.

Cal. Civ. Proc. Code §1582. The finder also may not charge before the claim is approved and paid.

Allow about 90 to 180 days after a complete claim — the Controller has a 180-day statutory window to decide.

Affidavit for collection of personal property

Colorado's affidavit figure is indexed and changes; we show no dollar figure rather than a stale one. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Colo. Rev. Stat. §15-12-1201 (affidavit for collection)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$40,000 — Affidavit in lieu of probate

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Conn. Gen. Stat. §45a-273

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$30,000 — Affidavit for release of assets

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

12 Del. C. §2306

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$40,000 — Small-estate proceeding

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

D.C. Code §20-351 (small-estate proceeding)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

Chapter 717 lets the Department pay on an affidavit signed by ALL beneficiaries — no probate order needed. The simplified court route is summary administration, for estates of $75,000 or less

There is no small-estate dollar cap on the chapter 717 heir affidavit itself — the condition is that every beneficiary signs. Florida also requires a signed claim form and ID from every heir (or the personal representative).

Fla. Stat. ch. 717 (claims by heirs); §735.201 (summary administration)

Florida requires a signed claim form and ID from EVERY heir (or from the estate's personal representative) — one missing heir stalls the whole claim. Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: Fla. Stat. §§717.124, 717.135, 717.1381, ch. 717 heir claims; DFS claim guidance (fltreasurehunt.gov)

An agreement signed within 45 days of the property appearing in the state's database is void.

Fla. Stat. §717.135 (current law): up to 20% per account, and never more than $1,000 in total fees per account. The older 15%/25% figures found online are repealed pre-2005 text.

Florida law sets a 90-day determination window from a complete filing, extendable by 60 days for cause (Fla. Stat. §717.124).

No general small-estate affidavit

Georgia has no general small-estate affidavit. Where all heirs agree and no debts exist, a probate court may enter a 'no administration necessary' order. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Ga. Code §53-2-40 (no administration necessary)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$100,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Haw. Rev. Stat. §560:3-1201

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$25,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Idaho Code §15-3-1201

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$100,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Illinois also lets heirs file claims online through iCash. Cap figure from the statute text as commonly published — flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

755 ILCS 5/25-1 (small-estate affidavit)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$100,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Ind. Code §29-1-8-1

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$200,000 — Small-estate administration

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Iowa Code §635.1 (small-estate administration)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$40,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

K.S.A. §59-1507b

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

Petition to dispense with administration

Kentucky's small-estate route is a court petition (preferential claims up to a statutory figure). Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Ky. Rev. Stat. §391.030 (dispense with administration)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$125,000 — Small succession (affidavit of succession)

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3421 (small succession)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$40,000 — Affidavit for collection

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

18-C M.R.S. §3-1201

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Small-estate petition

$50,000 generally; $100,000 where the surviving spouse is the sole heir. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Md. Code, Estates & Trusts §5-601 (small estate)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$25,000 — Voluntary administration

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 190B, §3-1201 (voluntary administration)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$27,000 — Affidavit of decedent's successor

Michigan's figure is indexed for inflation and changes — the figure shown is the recent published amount. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

MCL 700.3982 (small-estate affidavit)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$75,000 — Affidavit for collection

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Minn. Stat. §524.3-1201

Minnesota's claim process uses a Table of Heirs for deceased owners. Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: Yes · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

No general small-estate affidavit

Mississippi has no general small-estate affidavit for most estates; most heir claims need court authority. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Miss. Code §91-7-322 (small-estate affidavit — limited)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$40,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.097

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Mont. Code §72-3-1101

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §30-24,129

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$25,000 — Affidavit of entitlement

A surviving spouse may use a set-aside route up to $100,000. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

NRS 146.080 (affidavit of entitlement)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

Voluntary administration

New Hampshire's simplified route is a court administration form, not a dollar-cap affidavit. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

N.H. Rev. Stat. §553:32 (voluntary administration)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$20,000 — Surviving-spouse / next-of-kin affidavit

$20,000 for next of kin; a surviving spouse may use the affidavit up to $50,000 where there is no will. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

N.J.S.A. 3B:10-3 / 3B:10-4

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Affidavit of successor

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

N.M. Stat. §45-3-1201

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Voluntary administration (small-estate proceeding in Surrogate's Court)

$50,000 of personal property. Real property owned solely by the deceased cannot pass this way.

SCPA §1301 (voluntary administration)

New York requires a completed Table of Heirs with no blank lines — every member of every heir class accounted for, or the claim freezes. Estate letters (the court's letters certificate) must be dated within the last 6 months or the Comptroller's office will ask for fresh ones. Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: Yes · Source: SCPA §1301; N.Y. Abandoned Property Law §1416; OUF claim guidance (ouf.osc.ny.gov)

The agreement must be on the Comptroller's prescribed form, notarized, and carry the bold disclosure that you can claim free.

N.Y. Abandoned Property Law §1416.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$20,000 — Affidavit for collection

$20,000 generally; $30,000 where the surviving spouse is the sole heir. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

N.C. Gen. Stat. §28A-25-1

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

N.D. Cent. Code §30.1-23-01

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$35,000 — Summary release from administration

$35,000 generally; $100,000 where the surviving spouse is the sole heir and entitled to all of it. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Ohio Rev. Code §2113.03 (summary release)

For claims under $3,000, Ohio uses a Table of Heirs form to map the family. Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: Yes · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

Ohio's Division publishes an average processing pace of about 120 days for complete claims.

$50,000 — Successor's affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

58 O.S. §393 (successor affidavit)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$275,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Oregon's figure is a combined ceiling (personal property and real property sub-limits apply). Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

ORS 114.505–114.560 (small-estate affidavit)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Court petition for a small estate

Pennsylvania's route is a court petition, not a simple affidavit. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

20 Pa. C.S. §3102 (petition for distribution of a small estate)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

Voluntary informal administration

Rhode Island uses a court-filed voluntary administration. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

R.I. Gen. Laws §33-24-1 (voluntary informal administration)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$25,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

S.C. Code §62-3-1201

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

SDCL §29A-3-1201

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Small-estate affidavit / administration

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Tenn. Code §30-4-101 (small-estate act)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$75,000 — Small-estate affidavit (chapter 205) — intestate only, all distributees sign, two disinterested witnesses, a judge must approve

Below the cap, Texas runs a tier ladder for heirship proof: $5,000 or less — an heirship affidavit signed by two disinterested witnesses; $5,001–$10,000 — the same affidavit, recorded in the county; $10,001–$75,000 — the chapter 205 small-estate affidavit; over $75,000 — a court Determination of Heirship. If there is a will, different rules apply (see the Texas page).

Tex. Estates Code §205.001; 34 TAC §13.9

Texas tiers its heirship proof by amount (34 TAC §13.9) — see the cap note. Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: Tex. Estates Code ch. 205 (§205.001); 34 TAC §13.9; Tex. Prop. Code §74.501; Comptroller claim guidance (claimittexas.gov)

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$100,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Utah Code §75-3-1201

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$45,000 — Small-estate procedure

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

14 V.S.A. §1901 (small-estate procedure)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Va. Code §64.2-600

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$100,000 — Small-estate affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

RCW 11.62.010 (small-estate affidavit)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

Small-estate affidavit (county clerk)

West Virginia's affidavit runs through the county clerk with its own conditions; we show no dollar figure rather than a wrong one. Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

W. Va. Code §44-1-28 et seq. (small-estate affidavit)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$50,000 — Transfer by affidavit

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Wis. Stat. §867.03 (transfer by affidavit)

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.

$200,000 — Affidavit for distribution

Flagged until our quarterly primary-text pass.

Wyo. Stat. §2-1-201

Certified death certificate (photocopies are refused), your government photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the deceased's Social Security number (often requested from the Social Security Administration first). Kinship proof for every generation between you and the deceased.

Table of Heirs: — · Source: State program publications and the statute as commonly published; cells flagged unverified have not yet had a primary-text read in our quarterly pass.

We have not primary-verified this state's finder-fee cap yet. The caps we have verified: California 10%, New York 15%, Florida 20% with a $1,000 per-account cap, Arizona up to 30%. Never sign a finder agreement before checking the free direct route — it costs nothing to claim yourself.

This state does not publish a standard decision time that we could verify. What decides your pace is a complete packet the first time — most stalls are document gaps, not queues.