About Affidavit
This document establishes the requirements and process for obtaining a Small Estate Letter in Hernando County, Florida, and includes the affidavit form needed to petition for one.
When you'd use it: When a decedent's estate has a total value of assets not exceeding $5,000 (excluding real property), the decedent was a Hernando County resident, and the petitioner needs authorization to transfer assets without full probate administration.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit is published as a PDF by the Florida 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:
Source: hernandoclerk.com
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Affidavit in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit when when a decedent's estate has a total value of assets not exceeding $5,000 (excluding real property), the decedent was a Hernando County resident, and the petitioner needs authorization to transfer assets without full probate administration. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Florida 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 Affidavit 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 Affidavit to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Florida county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).