No letters of office are now outstanding on the decedent's estate, and no petition for letters is contemplated or pending in Illinois or in any other. Small estate affidavits in Illinois provide a simplified method for transferring a deceased person's assets without going through the full probate process.Complete the Affidavit: Fill in the Small Estate Affidavit form, ensuring all details are accurate. An Illinois small estate affidavit provides a streamlined way for an heir to gather and distribute the assets of a deceased person. Completing the affidavit involves gathering detailed asset and debt information and notarization to legally resolve the estate. This form allows an heir to collect the personal property of the decedent without going to court. The state laws require notarizing the document, so you should not sign it until you can do so before a notary public. I am the successor of the Decedent and I have legal standing to complete this form because: . Illinois courts for all matters related to the preparation and use of this affidavit.
