Iowa Affidavit of Heirship

An affidavit of heirship in Iowa covers personal property such as vehicles, large electronics, bank accounts, final paychecks, heirlooms, and other items. Probate Code 663.11 dictates the details of the affidavit of heirship, including the 40 day waiting period before successors may file, and the limit on property value of $25,000.

How to Write

Step 1 – Download in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word (.doc).

Step 2 – Fill-in the following blanks respectively:

• Identify all heirs of the estate
• Your legal name and address
• List your relationship with the decedent
• Timeline of relationship
• Name of any/all spouses including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
• Name of any/all children including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
• Name of any/all grandchildren including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
• Name of any/all parents including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
• Name of any/all brothers & sisters including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)
• Name of any/all nieces & nephews including date(s) or marriage, divorce, and death (if any)

Step 3 – Obtain a notarized copy of the death certificate, and sign the document with a notary public.