Affidavit of Heirship (Probate)
A sworn statement identifying who the deceased's legal heirs are. Lists family members and their relationship to the deceased.
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Listing every heir correctly is essential.
The court needs a complete and accurate picture of the deceased's family — including estranged relatives you may not be in touch with. Missing even one heir can invalidate the entire proceeding.
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When do you need this form?
The court needs to know who the deceased's legal heirs are.
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Other probate forms
Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary
Someone died and left a will. Before that will can be carried out, the court needs to verify it's valid and officially appoint the executor named in it. This form starts that process.
AP-1Petition for Ancillary Probate
When someone who lived outside New York died with a will but owned property in New York, this form asks the court to recognize the out-of-state probate.
CTAProbate Citation
A court order that notifies all interested parties about the probate proceeding. It gives them a chance to appear and object before the will is admitted.
SLTPetition for Successor Letters Testamentary
When the original executor can no longer serve (died, resigned, or was removed), this form asks the court to appoint the next person named in the will.
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P-16 is one step in a longer court process. If the estate also includes a house or other real property in Brooklyn, Keystone Pinnacle helps coordinate the filings, tax clearances, and the sale.
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