The Illinois Affidavit of Warship Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner and/or Descendants is a legal document that is used to document the succession of property when a deceased spouse or civil union partner leaves behind real estate or personal property. This document is used when no will has been made or if the will does not mention the surviving spouse or civil union partner. This document must be filed with the county recorder's office in the county in which the deceased resided at the time of his or her death. There are two types of Illinois Affidavit of Warship Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner and/or Descendants. The first type is the Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner Affidavit of Warship. This document includes the deceased's name, date of death, and date of birth, as well as the surviving spouse or civil union partner's name and relationship to the deceased. It also includes a list of any living children or grandchildren of the deceased, the relationship of each to the deceased, and the total value of the estate. The second type is the Descendants Affidavit of Warship. This document includes the same information as the Surviving Spouse/Civil Union Partner Affidavit of Warship, but also includes a list of all living descendants of the deceased, their relationship to the deceased, and the total value of the estate. Both documents must be signed by two witnesses and notarized before they can be filed with the county recorder's office. The documents must also be accompanied by a copy of the death certificate.