Sign the "Affidavit of Heirship" in front of a Notary Public, so it can be notarized. 4. Follow these steps: 1.Obtain and complete the California small estate affidavit. In these legal transactions. • Provide location information for Alameda County government offices involved in the tracking of real estate ownership. Our legal assistance services include court filing help as well as document preparation and case management services. Alameda Alpine Amador Butte Calaveras