Free Washington Affidavit of Inheritance Template
Washington Affidavit of Inheritance
Introduction
I, [YOUR NAME], hereby solemnly affirm and declare under penalty of perjury that I am an heir to the estate of the deceased individual, [DECEASED PERSON'S NAME], who passed away on [DATE OF DEATH]. As an heir of the aforementioned decedent, I am entitled to claim personal property and assets held by them under the laws of the State of Washington.
Statement of Facts
I hereby certify the following facts regarding the inheritance:
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The deceased individual, [DECEASED PERSON'S NAME], was a resident of the State of Washington at the time of their death.
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[DECEASED PERSON'S NAME] passed away intestate, meaning they did not leave a valid will or testament.
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The estate of the deceased does not require probate proceedings due to its small value and the absence of conflicting claims among heirs.
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As the rightful heir of the deceased, I hereby claim ownership of the personal property and assets held by [DECEASED PERSON'S NAME] at the time of their death.
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Attached to this Affidavit of Inheritance are documents supporting my relationship to the deceased, including but not limited to birth certificates, marriage certificates, or other relevant legal documents.
Sworn Oath
I certify that the information provided in this Affidavit of Inheritance is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that providing false information may result in legal consequences.
I further understand that by signing this affidavit, I am declaring my right to claim the personal property or assets of the deceased and assume responsibility for any liabilities associated with such property or assets.
Signature
Signed under penalty of perjury on this [DATE] at [COUNTY NAME], Washington.
[YOUR NAME]
Witnessed by:
[WITNESS' NAME]
Please let me know if any additional documentation or information is required to facilitate the transfer of the claimed personal property or assets.
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
