About Small Estate Affidavit(s) For Transfer
Enables collection and transfer of property from a deceased person's estate without full probate when the estate is below statutory thresholds.
When you'd use it: When personal property does not exceed $75,000 or real property does not exceed $100,000 (with 30 days/6 months waiting period), and the claimant has legal standing as heir, beneficiary, or surviving spouse.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Small Estate Affidavit(s) For Transfer is published as a PDF by the Arizona courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: gilacountyaz.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Small Estate Affidavit(s) For Transfer in Arizona
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Small Estate Affidavit(s) For Transfer (PBSE1 – 5280 - 082514) when when personal property does not exceed $75,000 or real property does not exceed $100,000 (with 30 days/6 months waiting period), and the claimant has legal standing as heir, beneficiary, or surviving spouse. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Arizona probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Small Estate Affidavit(s) For Transfer carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Small Estate Affidavit(s) For Transfer to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Arizona county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).