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Collection by affidavit in Hawaii

Where Hawaii law lets a smaller estate be settled without full probate, these are the official words on how: who may use the route, what it covers and what the paperwork must say. Whether a particular estate fits is for the court, the bank or company holding the asset, or an attorney in Hawaii; nothing on this page decides it.

  • Every fact dated, in the official words
  • Each state’s own law

Every quotation checked October 24, 2026

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The court’s affidavit form: the death certificate, the value limit and motor vehicles, and no personal representative appointed

I am the successor of the above named decedent. A certified copy of the death certificate is submitted with this affidavit.

The gross value of the decedent’s estate in this State (excluding the value of motor vehicles) does not exceed $100,000.00.

No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in this State.

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Hawai‘i Judiciary form 3C-E-210

The successor’s entitlement to the property, and the release of whoever pays or hands it over

I am entitled to payment or delivery of the property referred to above and itemized below by virtue of HRS Section 560:3-1201, as amended, and by virtue of my relationship to the decedent indicated above.

The person paying, delivering, transferring, or issuing personal property or the evidence thereof pursuant to affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if that person dealt with a personal representative of the decedent.

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Hawai‘i Judiciary form 3C-E-210 (printing HRS §560:3-1202)

The Third Circuit’s two affidavit forms, by name: personal property, and an automobile

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent

3C-E-210

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property (Automobile) of the Decedent

3C-E-312

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Third Circuit forms 3C-E-210, 3C-E-312

When more than one person presents an affidavit, and when a small estates proceeding outgrows its limit

Where more than one person has equal standing to present an affidavit of collection, the person holding the asset to be collected shall transfer the asset to the first person who presents an affidavit in proper form

When a personal representative discovers after the commencement of a proceeding that the assets of the estate are greater in amount than originally thought, and that the value of the assets thereby exceeds the proper jurisdictional amount for a small estates proceeding, the personal representative shall petition the court for change to informal, formal, or supervised proceedings.

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Haw. Prob. R. 91, 92

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FAQ

Common questions

I am the successor of the above named decedent. A certified copy of the death certificate is submitted with this affidavit.

The gross value of the decedent’s estate in this State (excluding the value of motor vehicles) does not exceed $100,000.00.

No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in this State.

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Hawai‘i Judiciary form 3C-E-210

I am the successor of the above named decedent. A certified copy of the death certificate is submitted with this affidavit.

The gross value of the decedent’s estate in this State (excluding the value of motor vehicles) does not exceed $100,000.00.

No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in this State.

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Hawai‘i Judiciary form 3C-E-210

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent

3C-E-210

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property (Automobile) of the Decedent

3C-E-312

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Third Circuit forms 3C-E-210, 3C-E-312

I am the successor of the above named decedent. A certified copy of the death certificate is submitted with this affidavit.

The gross value of the decedent’s estate in this State (excluding the value of motor vehicles) does not exceed $100,000.00.

No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in this State.

I am entitled to payment or delivery of the property referred to above and itemized below by virtue of HRS Section 560:3-1201, as amended, and by virtue of my relationship to the decedent indicated above.

The person paying, delivering, transferring, or issuing personal property or the evidence thereof pursuant to affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if that person dealt with a personal representative of the decedent.

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Hawai‘i Judiciary form 3C-E-210 (printing HRS §560:3-1202)

I am entitled to payment or delivery of the property referred to above and itemized below by virtue of HRS Section 560:3-1201, as amended, and by virtue of my relationship to the decedent indicated above.

The person paying, delivering, transferring, or issuing personal property or the evidence thereof pursuant to affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if that person dealt with a personal representative of the decedent.

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Hawai‘i Judiciary form 3C-E-210 (printing HRS §560:3-1202)

Where more than one person has equal standing to present an affidavit of collection, the person holding the asset to be collected shall transfer the asset to the first person who presents an affidavit in proper form

When a personal representative discovers after the commencement of a proceeding that the assets of the estate are greater in amount than originally thought, and that the value of the assets thereby exceeds the proper jurisdictional amount for a small estates proceeding, the personal representative shall petition the court for change to informal, formal, or supervised proceedings.

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Haw. Prob. R. 91, 92

Where more than one person has equal standing to present an affidavit of collection, the person holding the asset to be collected shall transfer the asset to the first person who presents an affidavit in proper form

When a personal representative discovers after the commencement of a proceeding that the assets of the estate are greater in amount than originally thought, and that the value of the assets thereby exceeds the proper jurisdictional amount for a small estates proceeding, the personal representative shall petition the court for change to informal, formal, or supervised proceedings.

Hawaii · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Haw. Prob. R. 91, 92

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