Affidavits of Heirship

If the only property a loved one left behind was a house and there was no will, it is sometimes possible to use an affidavit of heirship in lieu of more complicated and costly procedures. An affidavit of heirship shows the family history of the decedent, describes the property, and is signed by the client (normally) and by two disinterested witnesses. When filed in the real property records of a county, this document might suffice for the needed “link” in the chain of title. Depending on the circumstances, an affidavit of heirship might be an option even if there was a will if the same persons named in the will are also the loved one’s heirs.