Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

affidavit of heirship

Is an Affidavit of Heirship used by creditors to pursue collection of deceased debts?


Asked on 4/19/08, 8:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: affidavit of heirship

Its primary purpose is to clarify what was or is to be distributed to the heirs when a decedent dies without a will. For example, title companies rely on it to distribute funds in the sale of property and banks rely on it to distribute funds that are in a bank account with no designated survivor. However, I can see that a creditor might want one to pursue the collection from estate assets.....

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Answered on 4/19/08, 11:25 am


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