What is an Affidavit of Heirship?

An affidavit of heirship is typically a 5 page document that can be used to identify heirs, that may be entitled to any property left behind, when the deceased leave no will and a limited estate.

 Heirs typically mean children, grandchildren, or parents, but not spouses. To complete the Affidavit, you will need to provide information that include but not limited to:

Name

Address

Relationship

When the relationship begin

Date of birth

Place of birth

Date of death

Place of death

Age of death

Cause of death

Address at the time of death

Marriage information

Name, date of birth, address, children, and spouse of all living children

Known property owned by the deceased.

Once completed, the affidavit of heirship will need witnesses that knew the deceased for at least (20) years, and will not benefit from the sale of the property in any way. In Texas, witnesses will need to swear to several conditions. For more information please contact a probate attorney or any title company to get all your questions answered and concerns address. As always, we thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time…