The North Carolina Intestate Heirs Affidavit and Indemnity Agreement is a legal document used in the state of North Carolina to document the transfer of property rights of a deceased person (decedent) to the decedent's heirs. This document is typically used when the decedent has died without leaving a valid will, and the heirs must prove their legal right to inheritance. The North Carolina Intestate Heirs Affidavit and Indemnity Agreement outlines the details of the heirs' legal right to the decedent's property, and includes a signed indemnity agreement from the heirs to the estate. The North Carolina Intestate Heirs Affidavit and Indemnity Agreement comes in two forms: 1. The North Carolina Intestate Heir Affidavit: This document is used to identify the decedent's heirs and demonstrate their legal rights to the estate. It includes a signed statement by the heirs affirming their legal right to the estate, and is typically filed with the court. 2. The North Carolina Intestate Heirs Indemnity Agreement: This document serves as a contract between the heirs and the estate. It outlines the terms of the agreement and includes a signed indemnity agreement from the heirs to the estate. This agreement allows the heirs to take possession of the decedent's property without any legal liability.