SmallEstateForm

Generate Your Free Estate Document

Most families dealing with a loss discover too late that the document they downloaded was based on law that changed years ago. Banks reject it. Title companies won't accept it.

smallestateform.com is the only estate document generator built on current 2026 law — with real county-level specificity, not generic state templates.

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Free during beta. No account required. No attorney needed for most families.

State Estate Documents

Select your state to generate a document using current law — including 2025 and 2026 amendments your competitors haven't updated yet.

TEXAS

Affidavit of Heirship

No asset value threshold — works for any estate with real property. Requires two disinterested witnesses and county clerk recording. Built on Texas Estates Code Chapter 203.

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ARIZONA

Small Estate Affidavit

Updated March 2026 under HB2116: $200,000 personal property, $300,000 real property. County-specific forms for Maricopa, Pima, and Yavapai automatically selected.

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ILLINOIS

Small Estate Affidavit

Updated August 2025: statewide threshold now $150,000. Cook County has a separate formula. The Secretary of State PDF still on Google is from 2015 — don't use it.

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CALIFORNIA

Transfer on Death Deed

A planning document — set it up now, takes effect at your death. Transfers real property to a named beneficiary without probate. No attorney required. Civil Code §5600–5696.

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Additional states in development. See the full state threshold guide →

How it works

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Select document + state

Choose your state and document type. The generator applies the correct current law — including 2025 and 2026 amendments — and asks county-specific questions automatically.

2

Answer a few questions

The form asks about the deceased, the property, and your relationship to the estate. No legal jargon. Takes about 5 minutes. No account needed.

3

Download and file

Receive a professionally formatted document ready to sign, notarize, and file. Includes a plain-English completion guide and a bank instruction letter that legally compels the bank to cooperate.

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Current 2026 law
AZ, IL, CA 2025–2026 amendments included
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No account required
Download immediately, no registration
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Free during beta
$19.99 after beta period
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Bank letter included
No competitor includes this

Why families choose smallestateform.com

smallestateform.com Generic templates Other generators
Current 2026 law ✓ Yes Often years out of date Rarely updated
County-level specificity ✓ Yes State-level only State-level only
Bank instruction letter ✓ Included free Not included Not included
No account required ✓ Yes Usually yes Often requires signup
Price Free during beta Sometimes free Usually paid

Frequently asked questions

What does smallestateform.com actually do? +
It generates legally accurate estate affidavits and property transfer documents for specific U.S. states and counties. You answer questions about the estate; it produces a correctly formatted, properly worded document based on current law for your state.
Who is this for? +
Primarily: adult children and spouses dealing with a loved one's death who need to access bank accounts, transfer property, or establish ownership — without the time and cost of formal probate. Most useful when the estate is relatively straightforward and within state-specific thresholds.
Is it free? +
Yes, during beta. After the beta period, standard documents will be $19.99. The bank instruction letter add-on will be $4.99 separately after beta — currently included free with every download.
Does this replace a lawyer? +
For many families, no attorney is needed. These processes are designed to be used without legal representation. However, if the estate is complicated — significant debts, disputed heirs, property over the threshold — consulting an attorney is the right call. smallestateform.com does not provide legal advice.
What is a bank instruction letter? +
A document included with every smallestateform.com download that cites the specific statutory authority compelling the bank to honor your affidavit. Banks often delay or refuse affidavits from unfamiliar customers — this letter, citing the exact law section, dramatically improves cooperation.
Is the document legally valid? +
The document reflects current state law and is formatted for acceptance by county clerks, banks, and title companies. Legal validity depends on correct completion and proper execution (signing, notarization, recording where required). smallestateform.com generates the document; you are responsible for completing it accurately.

Ready to get started?

Select your state above, or read our complete guide to small estate affidavits to understand your options.

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