An affidavit of marriage is a legal document and a sworn statement submitted to the court or another institution, to verify that two people are married. Affidavits of marriage are often alternatives to a marriage certificate, which is typically issued by the Government.
Key components of a marriage affidavit include the names of the spouses, a declaration of truthfulness, details of the marriage (date and location), signatures of the couple and a notary public, the notary seal, and the date of issuance.
Use an affidavit of marriage as your sworn statement that you are married and to name who you are married to. Often you will need this affidavit when applying for a foreign visa or if you lose your marriage certificate.
A valid Affidavit of Death requires the affiant to have personal knowledge of the deceased. Detailed identification of the deceased, the affiant's relationship with them, and the reason for the affidavit's execution should be clearly stated. Validation from a Notary Public is essential to certify its legality.
How do I fill this out? Gather the necessary documents related to the deceased. Fill in your personal details as the applicant. Provide the information about the deceased's residency. List the names of living relatives in the order of kinship. Sign the affidavit in the presence of a notary public.
Use an affidavit of marriage as your sworn statement that you are married and to name who you are married to. Often you will need this affidavit when applying for a foreign visa or if you lose your marriage certificate.
The Affidavit of Relationship records information about family relationships and must be completed in order to begin the application process for relatives who may be eligible to enter the United States as refugees through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
Not all estates must be probated. Whether probate is necessary depends on what the deceased person owned at the time of their death and how they owned it.
In Georgia, you can establish what is known as “joint tenancy” to transfer ownership of property directly to a family member or loved one after your death. Real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, and other property can be owned jointly in this way, meaning they would not be subject to probate.
Affidavit of Surviving Spouse: A document issued by the Surrogate which allows the husband or wife of the deceased to dispose of the property. This affidavit is issued in cases where there is no will and the value of the estate in the deceased's name does not exceed $20,000.