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What is Affidavit Of Heirship?

An Affidavit of Heirship is a legal document that is used to establish the rightful heirs of a deceased person's property. It provides information about the deceased's heirs, their relationship to the deceased, and their entitlement to the estate. This document is often used when there is no will or when the will is deemed invalid.

What are the types of Affidavit Of Heirship?

There are two main types of Affidavit of Heirship: informal and formal. The informal affidavit is typically used when the deceased's estate is small and does not involve complicated assets. It is less formal and usually requires the signatures of two witnesses. On the other hand, the formal affidavit is used for larger estates and involves filing with the court. It requires more detailed information and may involve the assistance of an attorney or a notary public.

Informal Affidavit of Heirship
Formal Affidavit of Heirship

How to complete Affidavit Of Heirship

Completing an Affidavit of Heirship can be a straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:

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Gather all the necessary information about the deceased person and their heirs, including their full names, addresses, and relationship to the deceased.
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Obtain a blank Affidavit of Heirship form. You can find templates online, and pdfFiller offers unlimited fillable templates for your convenience.
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Fill in the required information on the form, including the deceased's personal details, date of death, and a description of the property involved.
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Have the form notarized by a certified notary public. This step may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
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Keep copies of the completed Affidavit of Heirship for your records and distribute them to the appropriate parties involved.
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Consult with an attorney if you have any questions or concerns about the process.

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Questions & answers

Filing an Application to Determine Heirship in Texas Any of the heirs of the decedent who have a share in the property can initiate the filing with a probate court. All the heirs of the deceased must receive notice of the proceedings.
Once the affidavit has been recorded, the heirs are identified in the property records as the new owners of the property. Thereafter, the heir or heirs may transfer or sell the property if they choose to do so. At that point, the deed most commonly used to transfer the property is a General Warranty Deed.
1. This form should be completed by someone other than an Heir. This person should be someone who is familiar with the family history of the deceased (decedent), and who will obtain no benefit from the Estate. The person who fills out the form is referred to as the “AFFIANT”.
A fee of $15 for the first page and $4 for each additional page is common. Ask if you can file the two affidavits of heirship as one document. Some counties let you file the two affidavits of heirship as one document if the decedent and property descriptions are the same.
Good to know: A Will may only be probated within 4 years of the death of a property owner in most cases. If this timeframe has lapsed, an Affidavit of Heirship may be a useful alternative as it can be filed at any time.
An affidavit of heirship should be signed by two disinterested witnesses. To qualify as a disinterested witness, one must be knowledgeable about the deceased and his or her family history, but cannot benefit financially from the estate.