Free Kentucky Affidavit of Heirship Template
KENTUCKY AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP
INTRODUCTION
STATE OF KENTUCKY
COUNTY OF [COUNTY NAME]
I, [Your Name], being duly sworn, depose and declare as follows:
STATEMENT OF FACTS
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Identity of Deceased: That [Deceased Name], hereinafter referred to as the Decedent, passed away on [Date of Death], in the County of [County Name], State of Kentucky.
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Lack of Will: That to the best of my knowledge and belief, the Decedent died intestate, without leaving a Last Will and Testament.
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Relationship to Decedent: That I am [Your Relationship to Decedent], and as such, I am familiar with the family and genealogy of the Decedent.
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Heirs of Decedent: That based on my knowledge, information, and belief, the following persons are the legal heirs of the Decedent and are entitled to inherit from the Decedent's estate under the laws of intestate succession in the State of Kentucky:
a. [Name of Heir 1] - [Relationship to Decedent]
b. [Name of Heir 2] - [Relationship to Decedent] -
Search for Will: That diligent efforts were made to locate any Last Will and Testament of the Decedent, including inquiries with known relatives, search of personal effects, and consultation with legal professionals, which yielded no evidence of the existence of a Will.
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Legal Authority: That I understand the implications of making this affidavit and declare under penalty of perjury that the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
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Request for Recognition: That I hereby request that this Affidavit of Heirship be recognized as evidence of the Decedent's heirs for purposes of administering the Decedent's estate in the State of Kentucky.
SWORN OATH
All of the statements made herein are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
SIGNATURE
[Your Name]
Affiant
[Date]