Small Estate Affidavit SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT(SEA) The SEA should not be used when The deceased owned real estate There are unpaid creditors or funeral expenses; The will is not valid, or it is likely the family will dispute it. There are disagreements over who the heirs are. There are minors or disabled beneficiaries. All estate assets are not known. Click here to download the Small Estate Affidavit.