Ohio Affidavit of Heirship
STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [County Name]
Introduction:
I, [YOUR NAME] residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], being duly sworn, do hereby make this affidavit for the purpose of establishing the heirship of [Decedent's Name], deceased, in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, and affirm as follows:
Statement of Facts:
The decedent, [Decedent's Name], passed away on [Date of Death], in [City/Town], Ohio. At the time of their death, their last known residence was at [Decedent's Last Known Address].
As the [State Your Relationship to the Decedent] of the decedent, I possess personal knowledge of their family history and the facts presented herein.
This affidavit is prepared in adherence to Ohio law, with the intention of accurately establishing the heirship of the decedent to ensure the proper distribution of their estate in the absence of a will.
The decedent died intestate, without leaving a valid Last Will and Testament.
At the time of death, the decedent was [married/unmarried/divorced/widowed].
The names and relationships of the decedent's surviving relatives who are entitled to share in the estate under Ohio law are as follows:
Spouse: [Name, if applicable]
Children: [Names and Ages]
Parents: [Names, if surviving]
Siblings: [Names]
[Include any other heirs according to Ohio intestacy laws]
To the best of my knowledge and belief, the assets of the decedent consisted of a primary residence, a savings account, and a retirement account. The decedent's liabilities, to the best of my knowledge, are limited to outstanding mortgage debt on the primary residence.
Declaration:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. This affidavit is executed in good faith to identify the lawful heirs of the decedent for the purpose of distributing the decedent's estate according to the laws of the State of Ohio.
Executed on this [Day] of [Month], [Year].
Signature:
[YOUR NAME]
[NOTARY PUBLIC NAME]
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