Order Approving Small Estate Affidavit with Minor Heirs
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This form is an order that a judge signs to approve a Small Estate Affidavit when the deceased person left behind minor children. It directs that the property meant for the minor children should be kept in the court's registry account.
The court describes it as: Submit with small estate affidavit if there are minor children. If judge agrees, judge will sign the order.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used after a Small Estate Affidavit has been filed, specifically when the estate has minor heirs who are supposed to receive property from the deceased person.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is an order that is signed by the Presiding Judge after the court reviews the affidavit and the situation. The affidavit itself is filed by the alleged Distributees.
- Does this form decide who the legal heirs are?
- The text states that this Order does not constitute a judicial determination of the legal heirs of the Decedent.
- What happens to the money for the minor heirs?
- The Order directs that money or property belonging to the minor heirs must be paid into the court's registry into interest-bearing accounts.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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