The Kentucky Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant is a legal document used to confirm the death of a joint tenant and provide necessary information regarding the property. This affidavit serves to notify the relevant parties, such as the court, lenders, and other co-tenants, about the change of ownership and how the deceased tenant's interest in the property will be handled. In Kentucky, there are two main types of Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant: 1. Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant with Right of Survivorship: This type of affidavit is used when two or more individuals own a property as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, meaning that upon the death of one tenant, their interest automatically transfers to the surviving tenant(s) without the need for probate. The affidavit is completed by the surviving tenant(s) or the person authorized to handle the deceased tenant's affairs. 2. Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Tenants in Common: This affidavit is used when two or more individuals own a property as tenants in common. Unlike joint tenants with right of survivorship, tenants in common can independently sell, mortgage, or devise their interests in the property. In this case, upon the death of a joint tenant, their interest is transferred to their estate and subject to probate. The affidavit includes information about the deceased tenant, their interest in the property, and the legal heirs or beneficiaries who will inherit their share. Keywords: Kentucky, Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, legal document, joint tenant, property, ownership, death confirmation, co-tenants, right of survivorship, probate, interest transfer, heirs, beneficiaries, tenants in common, estate.
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