A California Small Estate Affidavit is a form used to transfer title to assets after the death of an individual in California. The purpose of this affidavit is to quickly and efficiently transfer ownership of the estate’s assets without having to go through a lengthy and costly probate process. This document is used to establish that the value of the decedent’s estate does not exceed $150,000, allowing the heir or heirs to take possession of the estate without having to go through court proceedings. By filling out an affirmative statement regarding the facts of the situation, signing the affidavit before a Notary Public, and submitting it to the County Clerk-Recorder’s office, the process can be completed in a matter of days instead of months.