District of Columbia Small Estate Affidavit
District of Columbia Small Estate Affidavit
Introduction
I, [YOUR NAME], being duly sworn, depose and state as follows:
Statement of Facts
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I am the duly authorized representative of the estate of [DECEDENT'S NAME], who passed away on [DECEDENT'S DEATH DATE].
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The total value of the estate of the deceased, including all assets and liabilities, does not exceed the threshold set by the laws of the District of Columbia for small estates.
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As part of the estate, there exists a [VEHICLE DESCRIPTION], bearing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) [VIN NUMBER], registered in the name of the deceased at the time of their death.
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The said vehicle has been determined to be an asset of the estate and is to be transferred to the designated beneficiary(ies) under the terms of the deceased's will or the laws of intestate succession.
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The undersigned affirms that the transfer of ownership of the aforementioned vehicle is necessary for the proper administration of the estate and does not involve any fraud, misrepresentation, or coercion.
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Attached hereto are the following documents:
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Certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased.
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Copy of the Last Will and Testament of the deceased.
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I hereby request and authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of the District of Columbia to transfer the ownership of the aforementioned vehicle to the designated beneficiary(ies) as specified in the attached documents.
Sworn Oath
I affirm that all statements made herein are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Any information found false can be used against me in a court of law, thereby incriminating me of perjury and false declaration.
I understand that by signing this affidavit, I am affirming the truthfulness of the statements herein under penalty of perjury.
Signature
[YOUR NAME]
[DATE]
