North Dakota § 30.1-23-02 (3-1202) Effect of affidavit

North Dakota Statutes

§ 30.1-23-02 — (3-1202) Effect of affidavit

North Dakota § 30.1-23-02

Title 30.1Uniform Probate Code

Ch. 30.1-23Collection by Affidavit - Administration for Small Estates

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N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-23-02 (2026).

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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 the person dealt
with a personal representative of the decedent. The person is not required to see to the
application of the personal property or evidence thereof or to inquire into the truth of any
statement in the affidavit. If any person to whom an affidavit is delivered refuses to pay, deliver,
transfer, or issue any personal property or evidence thereof, it may be recovered or its payment,
delivery, transfer, or issuance compelled upon proof of their right in a proceeding brought for the
purpose by or on behalf of the persons entitled thereto. Any person to whom payment, delivery,
transfer, or issuance is made is an

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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 the person dealt
with a personal representative of the decedent. The person is not required to see to the
application of the personal property or evidence thereof or to inquire into the truth of any
statement in the affidavit. If any person to whom an affidavit is delivered refuses to pay, deliver,
transfer, or issue any personal property or evidence thereof, it may be recovered or its payment,
delivery, transfer, or issuance compelled upon proof of their right in a proceeding brought for the
purpose by or on behalf of the persons entitled thereto. Any person to whom payment, delivery,
transfer, or issuance is made is answerable and accountable therefor to any personal
representative of the estate or to any other person having a superior right.