Texas Affidavit of Heirship
Texas Affidavit of Heirship
Introductory Statement
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF [COUNTY NAME]
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this [Date], personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and, being by me duly sworn, upon oath stated the following facts:
Statement of Facts
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That I am over the age of eighteen years and am competent to make this affidavit.
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That to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, [Deceased's Name], who resided in the County of [County], State of Texas, passed away intestate on or about [Date of Death].
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That [Deceased's Name] was survived by the following heirs at law:
a. [Name of Heir 1], residing at [Address], relationship: [Relationship to Deceased].
b. [Name of Heir 2], residing at [Address], relationship: [Relationship to Deceased].
c. [Name of Heir 3], residing at [Address], relationship: [Relationship to Deceased].
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That the heirs named above are the only heirs to the estate of [Deceased's Name], as determined by the laws of intestate succession in the State of Texas.
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That no executor or administrator has been appointed for the estate of [Deceased's Name], and there is no pending application for appointment of an executor or administrator.
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That this affidavit is made for the purpose of establishing the heirs of the estate of [Deceased's Name] for the orderly administration and distribution of said estate.
Sworn Oath
I affirm that all statements made herein are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature
[Your Name]
Affiant
Subscribed and sworn to before me this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
[Notary Public's Name]
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
My Commission Expires: [Expiry Date]
