New Jersey Small Estate Affidavit
This document serves as a sworn statement to transfer assets in a small estate under New Jersey law, specifically the New Jersey Small Estates Act. It is utilized when the total value of the decedent's assets does not exceed the state-specified limit, allowing for the distribution of assets without a formal probate proceeding.
State of New Jersey
County of ____________________
I, ___________________________ [Affiant's Full Name], residing at _____________________________________________ [Affiant's Address], being duly sworn, declare that:
- The decedent, ____________________ [Decedent's Full Name], passed away on ____________________ [Date of Death], as evidenced by the attached death certificate.
- The decedent was a legal resident of the State of New Jersey, County of ______________________ [Decedent's County of Residence].
- At the time of death, the decedent owned personal property situated in New Jersey, namely:
a. _________________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________________
c. _________________________________________________________
(List all assets to be transferred)
- The estimated total value of the decedent’s personal property does not exceed the threshold established by New Jersey law, currently set at $_____________.
No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.
- The requesting party is entitled to payment or delivery of the property because:
a. _________________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________________
(Specify the relationship to the decedent or the legal basis for the claim)
- All debts, including funeral and burial expenses, outstanding taxes, and valid claims against the estate, have been paid or adequately provided for.
- Legal names and addresses of all beneficiaries or heirs, and their relationship to the decedent, are as follows:
a. _________________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________________
c. _________________________________________________________
(List all individuals entitled to receive the property)
- The undersigned swears that all statements contained in this affidavit are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
Affiant's Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________
Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, this ____ day of _______________, 20____.
Notary Public Signature: ____________________________
My commission expires: _______________