South Dakota Affidavit of Heirship

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

COUNTY OF [County Name]

Introduction:

I, [YOUR NAME], being duly sworn, depose and say:

Statement of Facts:

1. The decedent, [Decedent's Name], passed away on [Date], in [City/Town], South Dakota, with their last known residence being [Decedent's Address].

2. As the [Your Relationship to the Decedent] of the decedent, I possess detailed knowledge of the decedent's family history and the specifics surrounding their estate.

3. The decedent departed this life intestate, having not left behind a valid Last Will and Testament.

4. Pursuant to the intestacy laws of the State of South Dakota, the individuals entitled to inherit the estate have been identified as follows: [Heir #1 Name], who holds the relationship of [Relationship to Decedent] to the decedent, with a current address at [Address]; [Heir #2 Name], also related as [Relationship to Decedent], residing at [Address]; along with additional heirs as applicable.

5. This information is presented to facilitate the rightful distribution of the decedent’s assets in accordance with state law, ensuring an orderly transfer of ownership to the identified heirs.

6. The decedent owned the following assets that require transfer to the named heirs:

   • [Description of Asset #1, e.g., real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, etc., including any identifying numbers, location, etc.]

   • [Description of Asset #2]

   • (Continue as necessary)

Declaration:

There are no disputes among the heirs regarding the distribution of the decedent’s assets. The value of the decedent's entire estate subject to this affidavit does not exceed the statutory limit for small estates under South Dakota law. This affidavit is executed in good faith for the sole purpose of transferring the described assets to the entitled heirs in accordance with South Dakota intestacy laws.

Signature:

[YOUR NAME]

[Notary Public Signature]

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