An Affidavit of Inheritance is a formal legal document used in South African inheritance and succession matters when an individual needs to prove their right to inherit from a deceased person's estate. This sworn statement is required by the Master of the High Court and must comply with South African legislation, particularly the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965. The document is typically used during estate administration processes, whether there is a will or in cases of intestate succession. It contains crucial information about the deceased, the deponent's relationship to the deceased, details of the inheritance claim, and any supporting evidence. The affidavit must be signed before a Commissioner of Oaths and may be required for various purposes, including transferring property, accessing bank accounts, or claiming other assets from the deceased's estate.
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1. Deponent Details: Full name, ID number, address and capacity of the person making the affidavit
2. Deceased Person Details: Full details of the deceased person including full name, ID number, date of death, and last residential address
3. Relationship Declaration: Statement explaining the relationship between the deponent and the deceased
4. Details of Death: Information about the death including date, place, and circumstances if relevant
5. Inheritance Basis: Legal basis for the inheritance claim (e.g., will, intestate succession, or customary law)
6. Estate Details: Description of the relevant estate assets and liabilities being inherited
7. Other Heirs: Declaration regarding the existence or absence of other potential heirs
8. Verification Statement: Statement confirming the truth and accuracy of the information provided
9. Signature Block: Space for deponent's signature and commissioner of oaths' details and signature
1. Customary Law Declaration: Required when the inheritance claim is based on customary law principles
2. Guardian Details: Required when the deponent is acting on behalf of minor heirs
3. Surviving Spouse Claims: Required when there are maintenance claims under the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act
4. Foreign Assets Declaration: Required when the estate includes assets in other countries
5. Translation Certificate: Required when the affidavit needs to be used in non-English speaking jurisdictions
6. Previous Wills Declaration: Required when there are multiple or revoked wills that need to be addressed
1. Death Certificate: Certified copy of the deceased's death certificate
2. Identity Documents: Certified copies of the deponent's and deceased's identity documents
3. Will: Copy of the last will and testament (if applicable)
4. Marriage Certificate: Certified copy of marriage certificate if inheritance claim is based on marital relationship
5. Birth Certificate: Certified copy of birth certificate if inheritance claim is based on family relationship
6. Estate Assets Schedule: Detailed list of relevant estate assets being inherited
7. Letters of Authority: Copy of Letters of Authority issued by the Master of the High Court
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Intestate Succession
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Assets
Liabilities
Commissioner of Oaths
Next of Kin
Surviving Spouse
Descendant
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Customary Law
Beneficiary
Estate Duty
Administration
Maintenance Claim
Testate Succession
Property
Immovable Property
Movable Property
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Heir
Deponent
Master
Letters of Authority
Executor
Intestate Succession
Testament
Inheritance
Assets
Liabilities
Commissioner of Oaths
Next of Kin
Surviving Spouse
Descendant
Issue
Customary Law
Beneficiary
Estate Duty
Administration
Maintenance Claim
Testate Succession
Property
Immovable Property
Movable Property
Clauses
Identity Declaration
Capacity Declaration
Relationship Declaration
Death Confirmation
Estate Details
Inheritance Rights
Succession Claims
Asset Declaration
Beneficiary Declaration
Other Heirs Declaration
Supporting Documents
Prior Wills
Maintenance Claims
Truth Verification
Oath Declaration
Commissioner Attestation
Customary Law Declaration
Property Rights
Foreign Assets
Estate Liabilities
Witness Confirmation
Capacity Declaration
Relationship Declaration
Death Confirmation
Estate Details
Inheritance Rights
Succession Claims
Asset Declaration
Beneficiary Declaration
Other Heirs Declaration
Supporting Documents
Prior Wills
Maintenance Claims
Truth Verification
Oath Declaration
Commissioner Attestation
Customary Law Declaration
Property Rights
Foreign Assets
Estate Liabilities
Witness Confirmation
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Relevant Teams
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Relevant Roles
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