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AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP

An affidavit of heirship can be used to establish the heirs of a deceased person (“decedent”) when there is no probated
will or estate. The affidavit of heirship must show the family bloodline and cannot skip a generation. To use an affidavit
of heirship for this purpose, please follow the instructions below:

1. The person signing the affidavit of heirship cannot be an heir. (i.e., signor is a friend of the family or acquaintance)
2. The signature of the person signing the affidavit of heirship must be notarized (signed in front of the notary).
3. List all heirs at the time of the decedent’s death. Use additional pages, if necessary. Heirs will not include
grandchildren, cousins, stepchildren, niece, or nephews. (i.e., list the spouse and all children)
a. If any of the heirs are now deceased, please label the person as “deceased.”
b. If decedent never married and never had children, list parents, if still living; if not, list brothers and sisters.
4. Provide a copy of the death certificate along with the completed affidavit of heirship.
Red text has been inserted for instructional purposes only. Claimants should complete with relevant data.

Family Friend
I ______________________________ Name of Deceased Property Owner
swear under oath that I am familiar with _________________________________________
(Decedent/deceased)
Deceased's Date
of Death
who died on_______________. Also, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I swear that all the heirs, at the time of the deceased’s

death, are listed below and are entitled to inherit:

Name Address City & State Relationship


Deceased's Spouse's Name, Address, "Spouse"
1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Deceased's Child's Name, Address, "Child"
2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Deceased's Child's Name, Address, "Child"
3. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Note "deceased" by name if any listed individuals are deceased


5. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

And further declare that I am NOT AN HEIR TO THE DECEASED PERSON.


Signature of Family Friend - Signed in
front of Notary
_________________________________ Printed Name of Family Friend
__________ ________________________________ Family Friend's Phone Number
___________________________
Signature Date Printed Name Telephone Number

NOTARY SECTION
Entire section must be completed by Notary Public
STATE OF____________________________ COUNTY OF ______________________________

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before the undersigned Notary Public on this ________ day of ____________________, 20________.

Notary signature __________________________________________

My commission expires: ____________________________________

[Notary Seal]

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