Maryland Affidavit of Death
Maryland Affidavit of Death
State of Maryland
County of [County Name]
Introduction:
I, [YOUR NAME], residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], County of [County Name], State of Maryland, being duly sworn, depose and state as follows:
Statement of Facts:
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The deceased, [Deceased's Name], passed away on [Date of Death] in [City/Town Name], Maryland.
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At the time of death, [he/she/they] resided at [Deceased's Address at Time of Death], within the same state.
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This information establishes the fundamental identity and residency details of the deceased as required for the affidavit process.
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I am the [Relationship to Deceased], of the deceased and have personal knowledge of the facts herein.
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The deceased died intestate, without leaving a valid will.
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To the best of my knowledge, the deceased owned the following assets within the State of Maryland: [Briefly list assets].
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The deceased also had the following known liabilities: [Briefly list liabilities, if any].
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The following individuals are known to me to be the surviving legal heirs of the deceased: [List names, relationships, and addresses of known legal heirs].
Purpose of Affidavit:
This affidavit is made for the purpose of requesting the transfer of certain assets owned by the deceased to the rightful heirs as determined by the laws of the State of Maryland governing intestate succession.
Acknowledgment:
I understand that this affidavit is being made to the entities holding assets of the deceased or having a claim against the deceased's estate and may be relied upon by said entities to change records of ownership or to otherwise act upon the death of [Deceased's Name].
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Maryland that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [Day] of [Month], [Year].
Signature:
[YOUR NAME]
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this [Day] of [Month], [Year], by [YOUR NAME], who is personally known to me or who has produced driver's license as identification.
[NOTARY PUBLIC NAME]
