Updated on November 2, 2021
A California affidavit of domicile is a legally binding document used to verify details of the deceased. Such include the name and their place of residence when they died.
It should be written following the California state laws for it to serve the purpose. The legal document is used in probate court to help ease the transfer of the deceased property to the relevant people.
The name of the affiant and the date the affidavit is executed before a notary public. The affiant should either be an executor, heir, administrator, or survivor.
- The name of the decedent.
- The section that follows indicates details of the decedent ranging from:
- The date the decedent died
- The residence of the decedent at the time of their death
- The decent social security number
- The signature of the affiant
Notary acknowledgment
- State and County details
- The date the affidavit is executed
- The name of the undersigned (donor)
- Signature of the notary public
- Name of the notary public
- The date when the commission of the notary public expires
Having an affidavit of domicile in California is important especially for the executors as they can avoid getting sued by the beneficiaries of the deceased. If they fail to follow the terms of the will, they could face the law for failing to fulfill their duties.
The significance of the California affidavit of domicile is the ability to allow the executor to settle an estate that is inclusive of stocks, securities, and bonds to the beneficiaries without problems.
