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Affidavit of Heirship

Document identifying the heirs of a deceased person without a will.

Added: March 4, 2026
Applicable: US

Detailed Explanation

An Affidavit of Heirship is a legal document used to establish the legal heirs of a person who died without a will (intestate). It is often recorded in real property records to transfer title of a home or land to the heirs without a full probate proceeding.

Tags

#intestacy#heirs#title transfer#real estate

Applicable Countries