State: New York

Affidavit of Heirship - Deceased

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STATE OF }
} SS.:
COUNTY OF }

, of lawful age, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes and says:

That affiant was personally and well acquainted with the above named decedent during the latter’s lifetime, having known deceased for years. Decedent died at , County, State of on or about the day of ,, being years of age, and a resident of at the time of death. That the following statements and answers to the following questions are based upon the personal knowledge of affiant and are true and correct:
  1. Did decedent leave a will?
    Yes
    No
    If so, has the will been admitted to probate?
    Yes
    No

    Give name of County and State in which such proceedings are pending, and name and address of executor. (If decedent left a will, please attach a certified copy of same, together with a copy of the order of court admitting it to probate, and letters testamentary.)
  2. If decedent left no will, have administration proceedings been started?
    Yes
    No

    If so, give the name of the County and State in which said administration proceedings are pending and name and address of administrator.
  3. Have ancillary probate proceedings been had on decedent's estate?
    Yes
    No

    If so, when? where?
  4. If no administration proceedings have been started, are there any plans to have the estate administered?
    Yes
    No
  5. Did decedent leave any unpaid taxes, including federal estate or state inheritance taxes or other debts?
    Yes
    No

    If so, give as nearly as possible, the amount of such taxes or other debts, to whom owing, and whether they have since been paid.
  6. Was decedent surety on any bond or guarantor of any other person’s indebtedness at time of death?
    Yes
    No

    If so, give details as to principal debtor, amount, etc.
  7. Were there any suits pending or judgments rendered against decedent at time of death?
    Yes
    No

    If so, state briefly the nature, amount involved and parties.
  8. Marital status of decedent at time of death (married, single, divorced, widow, widower)
  9. If decedent was ever married, give the following information for each marriage: (List names in order of marriage)
    Name of Spouse Date of Marriage Living/Dead Divorced Date of Death or Divorce Was there a property settlement:
    Yes No
    Yes No
    Yes No
  10. If decedent had any children by any spouse, or adopted any children, give the following information:
    Name of Child Date of Date of Birth Address Living/dead Date of Death By Which Spouse
               
               
               
               
               
  11. If a deceased child left descendents, give the following information:
  12. Name of deceased child Date of Birth Name of Child Date of Birth Address Living/Dead Date of Death
                 
                 
                 
                 

    Name of deceased child            
                 
                 
                 
                 
  13. If a decedent left no children or descendents of deceased children, then please furnish the following information:
    a. Give names of parents of decedent:
      Name Address Living/Dead Date of Death
    (Father)        
    (Mother)        

    b. Give names of brothers and sisters of decedent:
    Name Relation Address Living/Dead Date of Death
             
             
    c. Give names of children of deceased brother or sister:
    Name of Child Child of Date of Birth Address Living/Dead
             
             
  14. If decedent left no heirs covered by item 12 above, then attach a full and complete affidavit of heirship of said decedent in narrative form.
  15. Give location or description of homestead of decedent, as of date of death:
  16. As to each tract of land or interest in land owned by the decedent at the time of his death which concerns this company, give the following information which will be used primarily for the purpose of determining whether property was separate or community: (If space provided is insufficient, attach exhibit giving same information as to each tract).
    Description Date Acquired From Whom? How Acquired (gift, purchase, or under a will) If acquired by Purchase, were funds used those of decedent only or community property funds with spouse
  17. Here briefly state facts and circumstances (such as being a relative, a close friends, or attorney or agent for, decedent) which will show basis and source of information given above.
(Affiant)
Address

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of ,
(Notary Public)

SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF }
SS.
COUNTY OF }

, being of lawful age, being first duly sworn, on oath states: That was personally and well acquainted with during lifetime: that has read the above affidavit by and that the facts stated therein are true and correct.

(Affiant)

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of ,

My commission expires
(Notary Public)

AFFIDAVIT NY17: AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP OF DECEASED