Heirship

Maximum $100,000. Laws Section 11.62.010. Step 1 Write in your name at the top (successor's name) Step 2 Write in the state and county. Step 3 Write in your name again. Step 4 Write in the name of the decedent in Section 1 as well as decedent's SSN. Step 5 Write in your name and address.

In most states, however, there is the option to use a small estate affidavit when the assets of the estate are under a certain dollar amount, which varies by state. An attorney is not required to file a small estate affidavit, although it may be helpful to consult with one prior to filing the small estate affidavit.

An affidavit of heirship should be signed by two disinterested witnesses. To qualify as a disinterested witness, one must be knowledgeable about the deceased and his or her family history, but cannot benefit financially from the estate.

An affidavit of heirship must be filed with the real property records in the county where the land is located. Call the county clerk and ask how much their filing fees are. The filing fees vary from county to county.

Harris County Civil Courthouse. 201 Caroline, Suite 800. (713) 274-8585.

1. This form should be completed by someone other than an Heir. This person should be someone who is familiar with the family history of the deceased (decedent), and who will obtain no benefit from the Estate. The person who fills out the form is referred to as the AFFIANT.

Does an affidavit of heirship need to be recorded in Texas? Yes, after the affidavit is signed and executed, it must be filed with the county deed records where the decedent's real property is located.

When you use a small estate affidavit , you have to pay the decedent's bills before paying money to anyone else. For example, the decedent might have owed money to a credit card company when they died. If you use the small estate affidavit, you must give money from the estate to pay the credit card company.