This affidavit is made for the purpose of securing the transfer or delivery of property owned at the time of the decedent's death to a purchaser. ATTENTION: Only use this form if the decedent was domiciled in the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia at the time.An affidavit of domicile is a short legal document that helps to establish a person's place of residence following his or her death. Nolo's Affidavit of Domicile Form gives you the tools to transfer stock or securities ownership following a death -- all in plain English. A guide to filling out a California affidavit form. If you live in California, you may require an affidavit when handling different legal matters.