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This form gives your title attorney everything they need to begin preparing your estate transfer documents from day one. Fill it out before our call and you can cut weeks off your closing timeline. That head start is real and it costs you nothing.

Why this form matters. A Texas Affidavit of Heirship or Small Estate Affidavit requires very specific information about the deceased, every marriage, every child, and the property itself. Title attorneys in Dallas County work fast when they have everything in front of them from day one. They slow down when they are chasing information piecemeal after a contract is signed. This form eliminates that delay. The families we work with are consistently surprised at how much smoother the closing goes when we start with complete information instead of gathering it at the closing table.
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Before You Start, Grab What You Can Find

You do not need everything perfect to submit. Get as close as you can and we will fill in the gaps on our call. Do not let missing information stop you from starting.

  • Date of birth and date of death for the deceased
  • Names and dates of all marriages, including any that ended before death
  • Full legal names and dates of birth for all children
  • The property deed or tax records showing the property address
  • Names of two people who knew the deceased well and are NOT heirs
Section 1 of 8 , About the Deceased
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About the Deceased
Basic identifying information the title attorney needs to get started
2
Marital History
The title attorney needs every marriage, including ones that ended before death. This is where most Affidavits fall apart if information is incomplete.
First Marriage
Second Marriage
Third Marriage
3
Children and Descendants
Texas intestacy law follows children first. The title attorney needs every child, living or deceased.
Child 1
Child 2 (if applicable)
Child 3 (if applicable)
If checked, we will collect the additional children's information on our call.
No children means we look to other heirs. Texas intestacy law goes to parents, then siblings, if no children survive the deceased.
4
The Property
Information about the inherited real property being sold
5
Outstanding Debts and Liens
Title searches catch most of these, but knowing ahead of time speeds everything up significantly
If yes, the Texas HHSC may have a claim against the estate. We handle this as part of our process.
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Witness Availability
A Texas Affidavit of Heirship requires two disinterested witnesses. Many families do not realize this until it stalls the deal.
Who qualifies as a witness? Must have known the deceased personally, must NOT be an heir or beneficiary of the estate, and must NOT be related to any heir. A neighbor of 20 years who knew the family works. If you do not have witnesses identified yet, that is completely fine. We will help you find them.
Witness 1
Witness 2
7
Property Condition
We buy in any condition. This helps us prepare an accurate offer before our first call.
8
Your Contact Information
So we can follow up and confirm the details

We review this form within 24 hours. One of us calls to confirm details and fill any gaps. Your information goes directly to the title attorney the day you sign a contract. We never share your information with third parties. TREC #526799.

What Happens After You Submit

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We review your form within 24 hoursA real person reads every field. Not automation. Not a bot.
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We call to confirm details and fill any gapsSome fields require clarification. We handle that on the call, not by making you start over.
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Your information goes to your title attorneyThe day you sign a contract, your title attorney already has what they need. No delay. No chasing paperwork.
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You close fasterThat head start is real. It is the difference between a smooth 30-day closing and a stalled 45-day one.

Common Questions

Is my information secure?
Yes. Your submission routes directly to our secure inbox through Formspree, a trusted form processing service. We do not store your data on public servers and we never share your information with third parties outside of the title and legal professionals directly involved in your transaction.
What if I do not know the answer to some questions?
Fill in what you know and leave the rest blank. We will gather the missing information on our call. An incomplete form is still far more useful than no form at all. Do not let unknown answers stop you from submitting.
Do I need to complete every section?
The required fields are marked with an asterisk. Everything else is optional but helpful. The more complete your answers, the faster your title attorney can work.
Can I call instead of filling this out?
Absolutely. Call us at (214) 846-7459 and we will walk through the intake questions together. Some families prefer talking it through and we are happy to do it that way.
Who qualifies as a witness for a Texas Affidavit of Heirship?
A witness must have known the deceased personally, must not be an heir or beneficiary of the estate, and must not be related to any heir. A neighbor of 20 years who knew the family well works. If you do not have witnesses identified, we can help you find qualifying people.
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