Delaware Affidavit of Heirship
Delaware Affidavit of Heirship
Introduction
I, [YOUR NAME], the undersigned, being duly sworn, depose and state as follows:
Statement of Facts
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I am over the age of eighteen (18) years and am of sound mind and capable of making this affidavit.
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I am a resident of the State of Delaware, County of [COUNTY], and have personal knowledge of the matters stated herein.
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This affidavit is made for the purpose of establishing the heirs of [DECEASED'S NAME], who passed away on [DATE OF DEATH], and for facilitating the transfer of [HIS/HER] bank account held at [BANK NAME], account number [ACCOUNT NUMBER], located at [BANK ADDRESS], in the State of Delaware.
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The deceased, [DECEASED'S NAME], was a resident of the State of Delaware at the time of [HIS/HER] death and passed away intestate, without leaving a Last Will and Testament.
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The surviving heirs of the deceased, to the best of my knowledge, are as follows:
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[LIST OF SURVIVING HEIRS], [RELATIONSHIP TO THE DECESAED]
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Sworn Oath
I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
[YOUR NAME]
Notarization
State of Delaware
County of [COUNTY]
On this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR], before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared [YOUR NAME], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and official seal.
[NOTARY SEAL]
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE]