Add Tables To Legal Louisiana Heirship Affidavits Forms For Free

Statutory requirements for the content of the affidavit include the decedent's date of death and his address of primary residence at the time of death; a statement that the decedent died intestate; the martial status at the time of death and the surviving spouse's last-known residence, if applicable.

An Heirship Affidavit is a statement under oath by 2 or more heirs (including the surviving spouse, if any) as to certain facts. The affidavit can only be used if the property owner died without a valid will. Also, the affidavit can only be filed after 90 days from the property owner's death.

If you think you may have heir property valued at $75,000 or less, or if the decedent died over 25 years ago, call an attorney. Explain that you want to file an Heirship Affidavit. The attorney can walk you through the process, decide whether you qualify and describe information that you may need to get clear title.

Download the form for Louisiana's affidavit for small succession and fill it out. It must be signed by at least two people, including a surviving spouse and heir. If there is no surviving spouse, two adult heirs must sign the form.

Affidavit of Death, Domicile, and Heirship Death, marriage, and birth certificates can also be used to establish death and heirship. The Affidavit of Death, Domicile, and Heirship must be signed by two people that know about the facts contained in the Affidavit. The Affidavit does not need to be witnessed.

If there is no surviving spouse and the sale or donation is to a new owner, a bill of sale or act of donation must be executed by all heirs. The applicant must surrender the previous title, if available. Fees are $18.50 for transfer of title, $8.00 service handling fee, and license fees as applicable.