Next of kin affidavit
Family & estates
Use the J192 when reporting a deceased estate where the deceased did not leave a valid will. Check which reporting papers apply, because they can vary by estate value and appointment type. Complete the family particulars as a true and complete statement, then post or hand in the papers at the Master's Office.
Prepare your affidavit
Do not sign before the commissioner of oaths. Review your statement and sign in their presence. This PDF is not signed or certified.
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How to use it
- Check for a valid will Use this affidavit for deceased-estate reporting when the deceased did not leave a valid will. The reporting page includes it under that condition.
- Confirm the reporting document set The documents depend on the value of the estate and the type of appointment required. Check which papers apply before sending your completed affidavit.
Document checklist
- Open the official form Check that you have the official next-of-kin affidavit before you complete it.
- Check the estate route Confirm whether the deceased left a valid will. This affidavit is included for reporting when there is no valid will.
- Prepare the family statement Make the next-of-kin details a true and complete statement.
- Check deceased children If a child died before the deceased, prepare a separate affidavit for that child.
- Check deceased relatives Add the death date beside the name of each deceased relative.
- Check missing relationship degrees For a relationship degree the deceased never had, use the required entry.
Questions & answers
How do I identify the correct form?
Look for the affidavit particulars of next-of-kin. Its official form code is J192.
Does this affidavit apply when there is a valid will?
The reporting page includes it when the deceased did not leave a valid will. Check the reporting requirements for the estate you are handling.
Will every estate need the same reporting papers?
No. The reporting documents depend on the estate's value and the type of appointment required.
What does the person making the affidavit state?
The person making the oath or affirmation states that the next-of-kin details are a true and complete statement of the next-of-kin of the deceased.
Can one affidavit cover several predeceased children?
The form requires a separate affidavit for each predeceased child.
Can I fax the reporting documents?
No. Faxed reporting documents are not accepted. Post them to, or hand them in at, the Master's Office.
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