Fillable Printable Affidavit of Heirship - Alabama
Fillable Printable Affidavit of Heirship - Alabama
Affidavit of Heirship - Alabama
AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP
____________________________
(Decedent)
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF _______________
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared ____________________,
hereinafter referred to as “Affiant,” who is personally known to me (or, if not being personally
known to me, did confirm his/her identity presenting __________________ as identification [i.e.
drivers license]), and appearing to be fully competent and of sufficient age, upon being duly
sworn, stated upon Affiant’s oath the following:
1. My name is _________________________________ (name of Affiant), and I live at
_____________________________________________ (address of Affiant’s residence).
I am personally familiar with the family and marital history of _____________________
(Decedent), and I have personal knowledge of the facts stated in this affidavit.
2. I knew Decedent from __________________ (date) until __________________ (date). I
was personally well acquainted with the Decedent during his/her lifetime.
3. The Decedent died on ________________________ (date of death) at the following
place of death: _________________________ (City), ____________________ (County),
__________________ (State). At the time of Decedent’s death, Decedent’s residence
was _________________________________________________ (Street),
__________________________ (City), Alabama, __________________ (Zip).
4. I was well acquainted with the family and near relatives of the Decedent, and with all
those who would, under the laws of the State of Alabama, be his/her heirs. The following
statements and the information contained herein, including my answers to questions
below, are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct.
QUESTION 1: Did the Decedent leave a will?
YES____ NO____ If YES, please attach copy of same hereto.
QUESTION 2: If the Decedent left a will, has the will been admitted to probate?
YES____ NO____ IF YES, at what place and when?
____________________ County, Alabama, __________________ Cause Number,
____________________ (Date)
QUESTION 3: If the Decedent left no will, has an administrator or personal representative been
appointed for the estate of said deceased?
YES____ NO____
QUESTION 4: If an administrator or personal administrator has been appointed, give the county
in which the proceedings are pending, and the name and address of the administrator or personal
representative.
COUNTY
CAUSE
NUMBER
NAME ADDRESS
QUESTION 5: Did the Decedent have any unpaid debts?
YES____ NO____ If YES, provide name of creditor and approximate amount of debt.
CREDITOR AMOUNT OF DEBT
QUESTION 6: If the Decedent had unpaid debts, will the size of the estate be sufficient to pay
such debts (in your opinion)?
YES____ NO____
QUESTION 7: Have all Federal and State Inheritance taxes been paid?
YES____ NO____ N/A (None due) ____
QUESTION 8: Give the name and address of the surviving widow or widower of the Decedent.
NAME ADDRESS
QUESTION 9: If the Decedent was married more than once, give the name(s) of the former
spouse(s) and other information.
NAME DATE OF
MARRIAGE
STATUS (Dead
or divorced)
ADDRESS OR
DATE OF DEATH
QUESTION 10: Give the names and places of residence of all surviving children of deceased,
together with the other information called for:
NAME OF CHILD DATE OF
BIRTH
ADDRESS BY WHICH
SPOUSE
QUESTION 11: Give the name of any deceased children of the Decedent, together with the
other information called for:
NAME OF CHILD DATE OF
BIRTH
DATE OF
DEATH
SPOUSE’S NAME DATE OF
DEATH OF
SPOUSE
QUESTION 12: Give the names and addresses of the children of any deceased son or daughter
of the Decedent.
NAME OF
CHILD
ADDRESS DATE OF
BIRTH
DATE OF
DEATH IF
DECEASED
NAME OF
FATHER OR
MOTHER
QUESTION 13: Did the Decedent have any adopted children or step-children taken into his/her
home?
YES____ NO____ If yes, provide their names and other information.
NAME ADDRESS DATE OF
BIRTH
DATE OF
ADOPTION
QUESTION 14: If the Decedent left no children or grandchildren, then give the names and
addresses of the Decedent’s surviving father, mother, and all brothers and sisters.
NAME RELATIONSHIP DATE OF
BIRTH
ADDRESS OR DATE OF
DEATH
QUESTION 15: If the Decedent left no children, grandchildren, spouse, mother, father, brother,
or sister, state all other known surviving relatives, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces
and nephews.
NAME RELATIONSHIP DATE OF
BIRTH
ADDRESS
QUESTION 16: Did the Decedent own any real estate in Alabama?
YES____ NO____ If yes, list below:
Address or short description: ______________________________________________________
County: __________________
Address or short description: ______________________________________________________
County: __________________
Address or short description: ______________________________________________________
County: __________________
QUESTION 17: What is your relationship to the Decedent?
_____________________________________________
______________________________
Signature of Affiant
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF _______________
_______________________________, of lawful age, being first duly sworn, upon his/her oath
states that the information given in the above and foregoing affidavit is true to the personal
knowledge of this Affiant.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _______ day of _______________, 20___.
______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ___________________
