Free Maine Affidavit of Heirship Form

Who is making this Affidavit?

Enter the name and contact information of the person making the declaration in this
Affidavit. In legal terms, this person is called the "Affiant."

What is the deceased person's name, date, and place of death?

Enter the decedent's full legal name and the date and place of death listed on his or her death certificate.

What type of property did the Decedent leave?

List the personal property items left by the Decedent.

List each item one at a time. You will be able to enter as many items as necessary. The location refers to the bank, business or individual who currently maintains the property.

Second Personal Property Item

Third Personal Property Item

Fourth Personal Property Item

Fifth Personal Property Item

Sixth Personal Property Item

Seventh Personal Property Item

Eighth Personal Property Item

Ninth Personal Property Item

Tenth Personal Property Item

What is the address of the property owned by the deceased party?

You should also indicate the county where the property is located and the legal description. The legal description can be found on the deed to the property. This Affidavit should only cover property located in the same county.

Second Property

Third Property

Fourth Property

Fifth Property

Sixth Property

Seventh Property

Eighth Property

Ninth Property

Tenth Property

Did the Decedent ever marry?

Describe the marital history of the Decedent here.

Leave blank any fields that do not apply.

First Spouse

Second Spouse

Third Spouse

Fourth Spouse

Fifth Spouse

Sixth Spouse

Seventh Spouse

Eighth Spouse

Ninth Spouse

Tenth Spouse

Who are the remaining surviving legal heirs of the Decedent?

You can enter the names of the deceased's parents, children, grandchildren or other immediate relatives.

Who are the surviving legal heirs of the Decedent?

You can enter the names of the deceased's parents, children, grandchildren or other immediate relatives.

Second Surviving Heir

Third Surviving Heir

Fourth Surviving Heir

Fifth Surviving Heir

Sixth Surviving Heir

Seventh Surviving Heir

Eighth Surviving Heir

Ninth Surviving Heir

Tenth Surviving Heir

When will this Affidavit be signed?

You can leave this question blank if you are unsure of the signing date.

Did the Decedent address the property in a Last Will and Testament?

Select the option that applies to your situation. If the property was addressed in a Will, this document is not needed.

Where will the person making the Affidavit sign the document?

This document must be signed by a notary public. Choosing the state where the Affidavit is signed will determine the proper format for the notary section. Certain states may require witnesses to sign the affidavit as well.