Get Affidavit - Death Of Spouse California Probate Code

Filling out the affidavit for the death of a spouse is an important process in managing the legalities following a partner's passing. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, ensuring you understand the requirements to complete it accurately online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the affidavit form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the affidavit - death of spouse and access it in a form editor.
2. Begin by entering the state and county where the affidavit is being completed at the top of the form. This sets the legal jurisdiction.
3. In the declaration section, fill in your name as the declarant, affirming you are of legal age.
4. Provide the name of the decedent as listed in the attached certified death certificate, including their date of death.
5. Confirm your marital status to the decedent, verifying you were legally married at the time of their passing.
6. Describe the property involved by entering the details of the real property, including the title order number and escrow number if applicable.
7. State whether a will exists by selecting the appropriate statement. If no will is found, choose the first statement, or if a will exists that devises the property to you, select the second statement.
8. Indicate that the real property has been recognized as community property between you and the decedent.
9. Affirm that no elections have been filed in any probate proceedings regarding the real property.
10. Specify that the affidavit is for the benefit of the grantees and any future dealings with the real property.
11. Declare your willingness to testify regarding the truths declared in the affidavit.
12. Finally, sign and date the affidavit to validate it. Ensure you have it notarized by having a notary confirm your identity at the bottom section of the form.

Complete your affidavit online now to ensure you manage your legal documentation effectively.