About Simple Estate Affidavit (Affidavit of Claiming Successor)
Lets a claiming successor collect the assets of a small (simple) estate without opening full probate.
When you'd use it: Used when the estate qualifies as a small estate under Oregon law and the statutory waiting period after death has passed; filed with the circuit court.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Simple Estate Affidavit (Affidavit of Claiming Successor) is published as a PDF by the Oregon 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.oregon.gov
How to file Simple Estate Affidavit (Affidavit of Claiming Successor) in Oregon
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Simple Estate Affidavit (Affidavit of Claiming Successor) when used when the estate qualifies as a small estate under Oregon law and the statutory waiting period after death has passed; filed with the circuit court. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Oregon 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 Simple Estate Affidavit (Affidavit of Claiming Successor) 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 Simple Estate Affidavit (Affidavit of Claiming Successor) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Oregon county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).