An affidavit of heirship is a legal document used to transfer property left by a deceased individual. Typically completed by a family member or close friend of the deceased, this person must have family knowledge and be able to verify the identities of heirs.
Good to know: An Affidavit of Heirship establishes a clean chain of title. It ensures that the title records of the Heir Property title changes legally to the heirs of the deceased.
The affidavit of heirship is a legal document commonly used in Texas when a person passes away without leaving a valid will (intestate) and real property is involved. This affidavit serves as evidence to determine the rightful heirs of the deceased individual and their respective interests in the property.
How do I obtain copies of records? in person or in writing: John F. Warren, Dallas County Clerk. ATTN: Central Records. 600 Commerce Street B-1. Dallas, TX 75202. via e-mail (the preferred method): CLOSED civil records ONLY - DCClosedCivilRec@dallascounty. CLOSED Probate Records ONLY - DCClosedProbateRec@dallascounty.
When someone dies without a will, an affidavit of heirship is used to establish a clear chain of title when the only asset of the estate is real property. It is filed in deed records in the county where the property is located.
An Officers Certificate is a document signed by a company's officer certifying certain facts about the company.
On this day of , (year), I certify, pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code §406.014(c), that the preceding or attached document is a true, exact, complete, and unaltered copy made by me of (description of notarial record), the original of which is held in my custody as a notarial record.
An Officers Certificate is a document signed by a company's officer certifying certain facts about the company.
As referenced above, a typical officer's certificate certifies that various closing conditions have been satisfied as of the closing date, whereas the secretary's certificate is necessary during the closing to ensure that the selling entity is duly organized or incorporated and capable of effecting the transaction.
"Officers' certificate" means a certificate signed and verified by the chairperson of the board, the president or any vice president and by the secretary, the chief financial officer, the treasurer or any assistant secretary or assistant treasurer.