An Illinois Collateral Warship (No Descendants) affidavit of Warship is a legal document used to identify and determine the heirs of a decedent who died without a will. This document is typically used when the decedent had no children (descendants) at the time of their death. The affidavit of Warship is used to identify any potential heirs, including siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and other relatives of the decedent. The document must contain specific information that is legally required for the state of Illinois in order to be valid. This includes the name, address, and age of the decedent, as well as the names and relationships of any potential heirs. Additionally, the affidavit must include a statement of the facts, as well as the name and address of the affine, and be signed by two witnesses who personally knew the decedent. There are three types of Illinois Collateral Warship (No Descendants) affidavit of Warship: a Formal Affidavit of Warship, an Informal Affidavit of Warship, and a Summary of Warship. The Formal Affidavit of Warship must be drafted by an attorney and is typically used for more complex estates. The Informal Affidavit of Warship is simpler and is typically used when the estate is smaller and the heirs are not in dispute. The Summary of Warship is a summary of all the information required for the affidavit and is used when the estate is small and the heirs are known.