Oregon Affidavit of Claiming Successor (Small Estate Affidavit) is a legal document used in the state of Oregon to transfer the assets of a deceased individual who had no will or a will that did not address the transfer of all assets. It is an affidavit of claiming successor that is used by the legal successor of the deceased individual to claim the assets from the deceased's estate. This affidavit is a way to transfer the assets without going through the lengthy and costly probate process. The affidavit must be completed and signed in front of a notary public and filed with the court. There are two types of Oregon Affidavit of Claiming Successor (Small Estate Affidavit): the Affidavit of Claiming Successor of Decedent's Estate, and the Affidavit of Claiming Successor of Decedent's Personal Property. The Affidavit of Claiming Successor of Decedent's Estate is used to claim real property, such as land or a home, and is filed with the county clerk. The Affidavit of Claiming Successor of Decedent's Personal Property is used to claim bank accounts, investments, vehicles, and other personal property and is filed with the county court.