Small Estate Affidavit SEA) {CC6}

CC6 - SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT (SEA). This form is used in the Circuit Court of Kendall County, Illinois, is a legal document that allows for the transfer of a deceased person's personal property when the total value of the estate does not exceed $100,000. This form is completed by an affiant—typically a surviving family member or heir—who affirms, under oath, that the decedent’s estate qualifies as a "small estate" under Illinois law (755 ILCS 5/25-1). The affidavit facilitates the distribution of assets without the need for formal probate proceedings. It includes key details such as the decedent’s identity, date and place of death, residence, the gross value of the estate, lists of heirs or legatees, and any outstanding funeral expenses or debts. The affiant also affirms whether the decedent left a valid will and identifies how the estate should be distributed. This process simplifies the administration of small estates by allowing banks, registrars, and others to release property or funds directly to beneficiaries or their designated agent without requiring a court-appointed representative. The affiant assumes legal responsibility for the truthfulness of the information and must indemnify any parties who suffer loss due to reliance on the affidavit. The document also contains safeguards such as submission to Illinois jurisdiction, appointment of an in-state service agent if the affiant resides outside Illinois, and optional designation of an agent for handling property. www.FormsWorkflow.com