About Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate (intestate)
Allows collection of a small intestate estate (≤$40,000) without formal probate administration by sworn affidavit of an heir.
When you'd use it: When the decedent died intestate, left no will or an unprobated will, the estate does not exceed $40,000, at least 30 days have passed since death, and no administration is pending.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate (intestate) is published as a PDF by the Missouri 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: stlcitycircuitcourt.com
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate (intestate) in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate (intestate) when when the decedent died intestate, left no will or an unprobated will, the estate does not exceed $40,000, at least 30 days have passed since death, and no administration is pending. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Missouri 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 for Collection of Small Estate (intestate) 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 for Collection of Small Estate (intestate) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Missouri county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).