Filling Out Small Estate Affidavit

Summary

In virginia, the person who signs the affidavit of heirship should have it notarized. It can be someone other than the petitioner. In new york, the person who signs the affidavit of heirship does not need to have knowledge of the family tree required by the surrogate court. They just need to have knowledge of the deceaseds family and be able to provide accurate information.

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Who should be the person that has the affidavit of heirship notarized ... it says it should be someone other than me (the petitioner)
In Virginia, the person who signs the affidavit of heirship should have it notarized. It can be someone other than the petitioner.
I'm in NY....The car is in VA. No other siblings are in VA. The person who signs needs to have knowledge of the "family tree" required by surrogate court?
In Virginia, the person who signs the affidavit of heirship does not need to have knowledge of the "family tree" required by the surrogate court. They just need to have knowledge of the deceased's family and be able to provide accurate information.
This is all being handled in NY
In New York, do you know if there is a specific requirement for the person who signs the affidavit of heirship to have knowledge of the "family tree" required by the surrogate court?
That is my question?
I apologize for the confusion. In New York, the person who signs the affidavit of heirship does not need to have knowledge of the "family tree" required by the surrogate court. They just need to have knowledge of the deceased's family and be able to provide accurate information.
Can a person who is on the familytree be one who has it notarized?
Yes, a person who is on the family tree can be the one who has the affidavit of heirship notarized.
Thank you
You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.