The Illinois Small Estate Affidavit (Decedent Died 1-1-15 Or Later) is an affidavit that is used when a decedent has died on or after January 1, 2015, and the value of their estate is below the statutory limit. This form allows the decedent's heirs or beneficiaries to collect the decedent's assets without having to go through the probate process. It is a sworn statement that is signed by the heirs or beneficiaries of the decedent, and the affidavit must include the following information: decedent's name, date of death, the value of the estate, and the identities of the heirs or beneficiaries. There are two types of Illinois Small Estate Affidavit (Decedent Died 1-1-15 Or Later): the Short Form and the Long Form. The Short Form is used when the value of the estate is $100,000 or less, while the Long Form is used when the value of the estate is greater than $100,000. Depending on the type of assets that the decedent owned, additional forms may be required.