Free Louisiana Affidavit of Heirship Template
Louisiana Affidavit of Heirship
I, the affiant, [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], am competent and of sound mind and able to testify to the facts herein:
STATEMENT OF FACTS
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That [Deceased Name], hereinafter referred to as the Decedent, passed away on [Date of Death].
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That the Decedent died intestate, to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, without leaving any valid testamentary instrument.
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That I am [Your Relationship to Decedent], and I possess knowledge of the familial background and lineage of the Decedent.
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That according to my understanding and belief, the following individuals are the legal heirs of the Decedent as per the laws of intestate succession in the State of Louisiana:
a. [Name of Heir 1] - [Relationship to Decedent]
b. [Name of Heir 2] - [Relationship to Decedent] -
That diligent efforts have been exerted to locate any testamentary document of the Decedent, including but not limited to inquiries among family members, searches through personal effects, and consultation with legal professionals, all of which did not reveal the existence of a Will.
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That I am aware of the legal implications of this affidavit and solemnly affirm under penalty of perjury that the statements contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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That I hereby petition for the recognition of this Affidavit of Heirship as evidence of the Decedent's heirs for the purposes of estate administration in the State of Louisiana.
OATH
I affirm that all statements made herein are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
SIGNATURE
[Your Name]
Affiant
Sworn to and subscribed before me this [Date].
[Notary Public's Name]
Notary Public, State of Louisiana