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The Small Estate Certificate is a crucial document in Hong Kong's probate system, designed to simplify the administration of modest estates. It was established to provide a more accessible and cost-effective way to handle estates valued at HK$50,000 or less, reducing the bureaucratic burden on families during difficult times. The certificate is issued under the authority of the Hong Kong Probate Registry and is governed by the Probate and Administration Ordinance (Cap. 10) and the Small Estates (Summary Administration) Rules. This document includes essential information about the deceased, their assets, and the proposed administrator, allowing for the collection and distribution of assets without the need for full probate proceedings. It's particularly valuable for families dealing with straightforward estates where the assets are primarily held in bank accounts or simple investments.

1. Applicant Details: Full name, HKID/passport number, address and relationship to deceased

2. Deceased Details: Full name, date of death, last address, and occupation of the deceased

3. Estate Value Declaration: Statement of the total value of the estate, confirming it's below HK$50,000

4. Assets Description: Detailed list of all assets forming part of the estate, including bank accounts, properties, and personal effects

5. Beneficiary Information: Details of all persons entitled to the estate under intestacy rules or will

6. Declaration of No Will: Statement confirming whether the deceased left a valid will or died intestate

7. Undertaking: Applicant's formal undertaking to administer the estate according to law