Independent Administrations - Executor can settle the Estate without Court supervision.
Dependent Administrations - The Court Supervises the Executor's settlement of the Estate.
Determination of Heirship - When the estate's non-exempt assets exceed $50,000 the Court can issue an order determining the heirs of the deceased.
Small Estates Affadavit - When the non-exempt assets total less than $50,000, the Court may approve a Small Estates Affadavit in lieu of a Determination of Heirship