The Illinois Affidavit Of Warship Surviving Spouse Or Descendant is a legal document used to establish the right of a surviving spouse or descendant to receive property or assets from the estate of a deceased person. This type of affidavit is often used in probate proceedings when there is no will or the will is incomplete or invalid. The affidavit must be signed by at least two witnesses, who must have personal knowledge of the facts stated in the affidavit. In order for the affidavit to be accepted, it must include the following information: the full name and address of the deceased person; the relationship of the surviving spouse or descendant to the deceased; and a statement of the property or assets that the surviving spouse or descendant is entitled to receive. There are two types of Illinois Affidavit Of Warship Surviving Spouse Or Descendant: the Affidavit Of Warship By Surviving Spouse and the Affidavit Of Warship By Descendant. The Affidavit Of Warship By Surviving Spouse is used when there is a surviving spouse of the deceased, and the Affidavit Of Warship By Descendant is used when there are descendants of the deceased. In either case, the affidavit must be signed by witnesses and include the necessary information in order to be accepted.