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Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Free affidavit of death of joint tenant template — used to clear title to real estate held in joint tenancy after one owner dies.
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This free affidavit of death of joint tenant covers 1. Property, 2. Death of Joint Tenant, 3. Survivorship, 4. Purpose with 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
State of [State] County of [County]
I, [Surviving Joint Tenant Name], being duly sworn, depose and state:
1. Property
The property located at [Property Address], legally described as [Legal Description], was held in joint tenancy with right of survivorship by myself and [Deceased Joint Tenant Name].
2. Death of Joint Tenant
[Deceased Joint Tenant Name] died on [Date of Death], as shown by the attached certified copy of the death certificate.
3. Survivorship
Upon the death of [Deceased Joint Tenant Name], title to the property vested solely in me, [Surviving Joint Tenant Name], by operation of the right of survivorship.
4. Purpose
This affidavit is recorded to provide public notice of the change in title resulting from the death described above.
Affiant signature: ______________________ Date: ____________
Notarization: Subscribed and sworn before me this ____ day of __________, 20__. Notary Public: ______________________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This affidavit must be recorded with the county recorder/land records office where the property is located, along with a certified copy of the death certificate, to actually update the public title record.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 4 standard sections: 1. Property, 2. Death of Joint Tenant, 3. Survivorship, 4. Purpose
- 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Independent landlords
Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.
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Is this affidavit of death of joint tenant template really free?
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What does this affidavit of death of joint tenant cover?
This real estate template includes 1. Property, 2. Death of Joint Tenant, 3. Survivorship, 4. Purpose. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Landlord-tenant law is one of the most locally-specific areas of law in the US — notice periods, required disclosures, and even what a lease is allowed to say vary by state and often by city. Check your local requirements (or a real estate attorney) before using this for an actual lease or notice.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 7 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free real estate and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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