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An Affidavit of Heirship is used to establish the legal heirs of a deceased individual when there is no valid will. Common scenarios include:
- Intestate Succession: To determine rightful heirs when someone dies without a will.
- Real Estate Transfers: To facilitate property transfer to heirs without formal probate.
- Simplified Estate Administration: For small estates, to simplify asset transfer.
- Insurance Claims: To establish beneficiaries for life insurance or financial assets.
- Bank Accounts and Investments: To release funds or transfer financial assets to heirs.
- Avoiding Probate: To streamline asset transfer and avoid formal probate.
- Unclaimed Property: To claim assets by proving rightful heirs.
- Family Agreement: When all heirs agree on asset distribution and no disputes exist.
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