What is an affidavit of heirship?

You may need to create and file an affidavit of heirship if a family member has died without a will and you believe you are entitled to inherit any property left behind.

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updated September 1, 2023 · 4min read


Brette Sember, J.D.

by Brette Sember, J.D.

Brette Sember, J.D., practiced law in New York, including divorce, mediation, family law, adoption, probate and estat...

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