About Affidavit of Distributees for Collection of Small Estate
This form allows distributees to collect and distribute a small estate (under $40,000) without full probate administration when the decedent left no surviving spouse or unmarried minor children.
When you'd use it: File this affidavit in circuit court probate division after more than 30 days have elapsed since the decedent's death and all estate debts have been or will be paid.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit of Distributees for Collection of Small Estate 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: courts.mo.gov
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Affidavit of Distributees for Collection of Small Estate in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit of Distributees for Collection of Small Estate when file this affidavit in circuit court probate division after more than 30 days have elapsed since the decedent's death and all estate debts have been or will be paid. 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 of Distributees for Collection of Small Estate 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 of Distributees for Collection of Small Estate 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).