A California Affidavit — Death of Trustee is a legal document used in California to create a clear record of the death of a trustee. The affidavit is typically used in conjunction with the trust documents to address any questions regarding the successor trustee and the distribution of assets from the trust. Depending on the trust, there may be different types of California Affidavit — Death of Trustee. These include a Small Estate Affidavit, a Revocable Living Trust Affidavit, and an Irrevocable Trust Affidavit. The Small Estate Affidavit is used when the deceased's estate is valued at less than $150,000. The Revocable Living Trust Affidavit is used when the deceased was a trustee of a revocable trust. The Irrevocable Trust Affidavit is used when the deceased was a trustee of an irrevocable trust. All of these affidavits require the same information, such as the name of the deceased, the date of death, the name of the successor trustee, and the name of the trust. The affidavits must be signed by the successor trustee and witnessed by two individuals. Once the affidavit is completed, it must be filed with the court.