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Affidavit of Death
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
I, , residing at , , , being of legal age, depose and say that:
That , , , died on as evidenced by a certified copy of the Certificate of Death, attached hereto;
That decedent owned the following property described in the real property deed attached hereto and incorporated herein;
That I am the successor to the estate of the decedent and to the decedents interest in the described property and no other person has a superior right to the interest of the decedent in the described property;
That no proceeding is being or has been conducted in for administration of the decedent's estate;
That the funeral expenses, expenses of last illness, and all unsecured debts of decedent have been paid.
Oath or Affirmation:
I certify under penalty of perjury under law that I know the contents of this Affidavit signed by me and that the statements are true and correct.
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Yes, an Affidavit of Death Form needs the signature of a notary. Witnesses are not required.
