The California Affidavit- Surviving Spouse Succeeding to Title to Community Property by Right of Survivorship is a form used to transfer title to real property located in California from a deceased spouse to the surviving spouse. This form is also known as the Affidavit of Right of Survivorship. The affidavit must be signed by the surviving spouse and notarized. The affidavit must also include the following information: the name and address of the deceased spouse, the name and address of the surviving spouse, the address of the real property to be transferred, the date of the deceased spouse's death, and a statement that the surviving spouse is the sole owner of the property. This form may also require additional documents, such as a copy of the death certificate, to be submitted in order to complete the transfer. There are two types of California Affidavit- Surviving Spouse Succeeding to Title to Community Property by Right of Survivorship: 1. Spousal Property Petition: This form is used when transferring title to a property that was held by both spouses as community property. It is used when the deceased spouse's will does not provide a clear way for the surviving spouse to take title to the property. 2. Spousal Property Declaration: This form is used when transferring title to a property that was held by both spouses as community property and the deceased spouse's will provides a clear way for the surviving spouse to take title to the property.