Small Estate Affidavit for Estates under 75,000 (Louisiana)

Under Louisiana statute, the surviving spouse or other person entitled to the proceeds of a personal-property-only estate must file a petition in the office of the probate judge. If the judge finds that the statutory conditions have been met (please see statute), including the requirement that the value of the estate be less than $75,000, the judge will issue an order that the assets of the estate be distributed. If the deceased had no surviving spouse, the affidavit must be signed by at least two heirs. If the deceased had no surviving spouse and only one heir, the affidavit must also be signed by a second person who has actual knowledge of the matters stated therein.

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