Free South Carolina Affidavit of Heirship Template
SOUTH CAROLINA AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP
INTRODUCTION
I, [Your Full Name], currently residing at [Your Address], being duly sworn, depose and state as follows:
STATEMENT OF FACTS
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I am over the age of 18 and competent to make this affidavit.
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[Deceased's Full Name], herein referred to as the decedent, passed away on [Date of Death] in the county of [County Name], South Carolina.
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To the best of my knowledge, the decedent died intestate, without leaving a valid will, based on inquiries made with the probate court of [County Name] County, South Carolina.
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The decedent was a resident of [County Name] County, South Carolina, at the time of death, as confirmed by official records from the Department of Vital Records and county tax assessments.
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The decedent was survived by the following heirs at law:
a. [Name of Heir], [Relationship to Decedent], born on [Heir's Date of Birth], residing at [Address];
b. [Name of Heir], [Relationship to Decedent], born on [Heir's Date of Birth], residing at [Address].
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Pursuant to the laws of South Carolina, the aforementioned heirs are entitled to inherit the decedent's estate, as no other person has a greater or equal claim to the estate, and there are no known creditors or outstanding debts of the decedent's estate.
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Attached hereto and made a part hereof are copies of the decedent's death certificate, as well as the birth certificates of the heirs mentioned herein, for verification purposes.
SWORN OATH
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of South Carolina that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on this [Date] day of [Month], [Year], at [City], South Carolina.
SIGNATURE
[Your Name]
Affiant