Free Mississippi Affidavit of Heirship Template
Mississippi Affidavit of Heirship
I, [Your Name], under penalty of perjury in the State of Mississippi, affirm and state as follows:
Statement of Facts
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Identity of Decedent: I attest that [Deceased Name], hereinafter referred to as the Decedent, passed away on [Date of Death], in the County of [County Name], State of Mississippi.
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Verification of Intestacy: I assert, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the Decedent died intestate, without executing a valid Last Will and Testament.
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Relationship to Decedent: As [Your Relationship to Decedent], I possess knowledge and information regarding the family lineage of the Decedent.
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Legal Heirs: It is my declaration that the following are the rightful heir/s of the Decedent, entitled to inherit under the laws of intestate succession in the State of Mississippi:
a. [Name of Heir] - [Relationship to Decedent] -
Exhaustive Search for Will: I confirm that exhaustive efforts were undertaken to locate any testamentary documents of the Decedent, all of which yielded no evidence of a Will.
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Request for Acknowledgment: I hereby request the acknowledgment of this Affidavit of Heirship as sufficient proof of the Decedent's heirs for the purpose of estate administration in the State of Mississippi.
Sworn Oath
I am fully aware of the legal implications associated with this affidavit and do solemnly affirm, under oath, that the statements made herein are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Signature
[Your Name]
Affiant
Sworn to and subscribed before me this [Date].
[Notary Public's Name]
Notary Public, State of Mississippi
