Washington Small Estate by Settlement Affidavit is a process in the State of Washington for transferring the assets of a deceased person without the need for probate. The Washington Small Estate by Settlement Affidavit is used when the total value of the deceased's assets, fewer liens and encumbrances, is less than or equal to $100,000. The affidavit is signed by the deceased's heirs, or other authorized persons, and is submitted to the court for approval. There are three types of Washington Small Estate by Settlement Affidavit: 1. Heir's Affidavit: This affidavit is used when there are no executors or administrators appointed for the deceased's estate. The affidavit is signed by the heirs and submitted to the court for approval. 2. Executor/Administrator Affidavit: This affidavit is used when there is an executor or administrator appointed for the deceased's estate. The affidavit is signed by the executor/administrator and submitted to the court for approval. 3. Affidavit of Survivorship: This affidavit is used when all the deceased's assets are jointly owned with another person and the other person is still alive. The affidavit is signed by the surviving joint owner and submitted to the court for approval.