Claim # _______________________
SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT
[Note: For use only where the total gross property of the entire estate (not
just the property held by Unclaimed Property Division) does not exceed
$25,000 and does not include real estate or an interest in real estate.
Disclaimer: This form is provided as a convenience only. The law may have
changed. Please consult NRS 146.080 and any other relevant statutes. If
you have questions, you must consult private counsel. The Division of
Unclaimed Property cannot give legal advice.]
STATE OF ______________)
COUNTY OF ______________)
I, _________________________________, being first duly sworn, upon oath says:
1. That I am person who has a right to succeed to the property of the decedent.
2. That the decedent, _____________________ (full name of decedent), died on
______________ (date of death), at __________________________ (place of
death, e.g., city, county and state).
3. That the gross value of the decedent’s property in this State, except amounts
due the decedent for services in the Armed Forces of the United States, does
not exceed $25,000, and that the property does not include any real property
nor interest therein, nor mortgage or lien thereon;
4. That at least 40 days have elapsed since the death of the decedent, as shown in
the certificate of death of the decedent, a certified copy of which is attached to
this affidavit;
5. That no petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or
has been granted in any jurisdiction;
6. That all debts of the decedent, including funeral and burial expenses, and
money owed to the Department of Health and Human Services as a result of
the payment of benefits for Medicaid, have been paid or provided for;
7. That the decedent’s property consists of the following, and I am entitled to the
following share(s) of the property: (describe all of the known property of the
decedent, and for each item, state the share you claim. If you are claiming less
than a 100% share, list all other claimants and the share each claims)
8. That I have given written notice, by personal service or by certified mail,
identifying my claim and describing the property claimed, to every person
whose right to succeed to the decedent’s property is equal or superior to mine,
and that at least 14 days have elapsed since the notice was served or mailed;
9. That I am personally entitled, or the Department of Health and Human
Services is entitled, to full payment or delivery of the property claimed or I
am entitled to payment or delivery on behalf of and with the written authority
of all other successors who have an interest in the property; and,
10. That I acknowledge and understand that filing a false affidavit constitutes a
felony in this State.
11. I further state that probate proceedings (check one):
____ Have taken place or are currently pending. Probate documents are
attached, including any letters testamentary or other letters or petitions for
issuance of letters
-or-
____ Have not taken place and are not currently pending.
12. The affiant further states that the decedent did / did not (circle one) leave a
will. If the decedent did leave a will, a true and correct copy of the will is
attached hereto. (Note: If the decedent did not leave a will, Form UP-40,
Affidavit of Heirship, must also be completed.)
I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada that the foregoing
is true and correct.
EXECUTED this ________ day of _____________, 20_____.
BY: ___________________________________
(Affiant)
Notary Signature: ______________________________
My Commission expires: _______________________________