Get Affidavit Of Successor Washington State

The Affidavit Of Successor is a vital legal document used in Washington State when a decedent leaves no will and their estate has not been probated. This guide provides a clear pathway for individuals to fill out the affidavit online, ensuring compliance with state laws.

Follow the steps to successfully complete and submit your affidavit.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin filling out the affidavit by providing your name and address as the successor. Include your phone number for any necessary follow-up.
3. In the next section, confirm your status as a 'successor' as defined by RCW 11.62.005.
4. State that the decedent was a resident of Washington at the time of their death. Attach a photocopy of the decedent's death certificate.
5. Declare the total value of the decedent's estate, ensuring it does not exceed $60,000, excluding any surviving spouse's interest.
6. Indicate that at least forty days have passed since the decedent's death.
7. Confirm that no application or petition for a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.
8. Acknowledge that all debts of the decedent, including funeral expenses, have been settled or arranged for.
9. Specify the personal property you are claiming, detailing the company reporting the property and the amount claimed.
10. Provide written notice of your claim to all other successors, ensuring at least ten days have passed since notice was given.
11. Check the appropriate box confirming whether you are entitled to the property as the sole surviving heir or are acting on behalf of other successors.
12. Date the form and sign as the successor. The form must then be notarized to be valid.
13. Once completed, save your changes, download, print, or share the affidavit as necessary.

Complete your Affidavit Of Successor online today to streamline your estate management process.