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At the time of death, Decedent's legal residence was located at <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan> <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan> in the County of <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>. Decedent resided at this location for <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan> years prior to death and was not a resident of any other state within the United States of America during this time. Furthermore, Decedent did not execute a will within two years prior to death claiming to be a resident of any other state.<\u002Fp><br><br><p>_______________________________   Date __________<\u002Fp><p>(Affiant's signature)<\u002Fp>  <p><span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan><\u002Fp><div class='-page-break'><\u002Fdiv>           <div class='-page-break'><\u002Fdiv>  <center><p class='title center'><strong>Instructions for Your Affidavit of Domicile<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><br \u002F><br \u002F>  <p>An affidavit of domicile is used by an executor, administrator, personal representative, or heir of an estate to name the legal domicile where a person resided prior to passing away. In the document, the person making the sworn statement is referred to as the "Affiant," and the deceased person is called the "Decedent." The affidavit is helpful for transferring the assets of the Decedent, but need not be used for this purpose exclusively. Its basic function is to state where the Decedent resided prior to death. <\u002Fp>  <br>  <p>To complete the affidavit, enter the current full legal name of the Decedent and Affiant as well as their respective addresses. <\u002Fp>  <br>  <p>The most important piece of information you will include is the address where the Decedent lived prior to death. Where the Decedent "resided" can sometimes be a tricky question if that person traveled a lot or had recently moved prior to death. Enter the place that the Decedent would consider to be his or her permanent home.<\u002Fp>  <br>  <p>Another important piece of information you will need to include is the type and location of any assets of the Decedent that are being transferred. If no such assets are being transferred, then answer "No" when asked.<\u002Fp>  <br>  <p>The final step is to sign the document in the presence of a notary public. 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Transfer agents and brokerage firms routinely require this document to verify the decedent's legal residence before processing any asset transfers.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>For determining tax obligations:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Financial institutions use the affidavit to determine which state's transfer taxes, inheritance taxes, or estate taxes apply to the asset transfer. Different states have varying tax rates and exemptions, so establishing the correct domicile is essential for proper tax calculation and compliance.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When the decedent owned property in multiple states:\u003C\u002Fstrong> If the deceased maintained residences in more than one state (such as a primary home and a vacation property), then the affidavit helps establish which state was the true legal domicile. 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This may include the name and address of the deceased party, a list of any assets being transferred by the affidavit, and the city and state where the assets are located.",{"id":161,"title":162,"description":45,"legacyHtml":163},"6a15a203f13133005943e5e1","Answer Key Questions","Use the information you collected to complete the affidavit of domicile. We make this easy by guiding you at each step of the way and helping you to customize your document to match your specific needs. ",{"id":165,"title":166,"description":45,"legacyHtml":167},"6a15a203f13133005943e5e2"," Review, Sign, and Notarize","It is always important to read your document thoroughly to ensure it matches your needs and is free of errors and omissions. You must sign the affidavit in front of a notary public. When using a notary, always be sure to wait to sign the document until he or she is present.","steps",{"hideOnMobile":45,"hideOnDesktop":45},{"id":171,"content":45,"legacyHtml":172,"variant":173,"anchorId":45,"alignment":107,"ctaText":174,"ctaLink":45,"padding":45,"blockName":45,"blockType":109,"visibility":175},"6a15a203f13133005943e5e4","\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e67e23;\">Why use an affidavit of domicile?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An affidavit of domicile serves the essential purpose of legally establishing where a deceased person was permanently residing at the time of death, which directly impacts how their estate is administered and taxed. Financial institutions—particularly brokerage firms, transfer agents, and banks—require this document to ensure they apply the correct state's laws and tax rates when transferring securities and other assets from the deceased's name to beneficiaries or the estate. Without this sworn statement, these institutions cannot confidently proceed with asset transfers because they need certainty about which jurisdiction's regulations govern the transaction. The affidavit protects both the financial institution and the estate by creating a clear legal record that prevents disputes about domicile and ensures compliance with state-specific transfer requirements, inheritance taxes, and probate laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond satisfying institutional requirements, the affidavit of domicile provides critical legal clarity in situations where domicile might be ambiguous or contested. Since domicile determines which state can impose estate or inheritance taxes and which probate court has jurisdiction, establishing this formally prevents potential conflicts between multiple states claiming tax authority or between family members who might disagree about where the deceased truly resided. The document is particularly valuable when the deceased owned property in multiple states, spent significant time in different locations, or recently relocated before death. By requiring someone with direct knowledge to swear under oath to the decedent's permanent residence, the affidavit creates legally binding evidence that streamlines estate administration, reduces processing delays at financial institutions, and minimizes the risk of costly legal disputes over jurisdictional questions during an already difficult time for grieving families.\u003C\u002Fp>","highlight","Create Your Affidavit of Domicile Today",{"hideOnMobile":45,"hideOnDesktop":45},{"id":177,"heading":178,"description":45,"legacyHtml":179,"image":180,"imageUrl":80,"layout":189,"blockName":45,"blockType":190,"visibility":191},"6a15a203f13133005943e5e5","Why choose LegalNature?","The professionals at LegalNature offer the expertise and guidance to navigate the nuances of creating an affidavit across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. LegalNature offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not happy, then we’re not happy. Give us a call and let us help.",{"id":181,"alt":45,"updatedAt":182,"createdAt":183,"url":184,"thumbnailURL":45,"filename":185,"mimeType":88,"filesize":186,"width":187,"height":188,"focalX":92,"focalY":92},218,"2026-07-29T18:21:40.238Z","2026-07-29T18:21:40.153Z","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fshared-cms-main-media.legalnature.com\u002FWhy%20Choose","Why Choose",204042,786,958,"image-right","media-content",{"hideOnMobile":45,"hideOnDesktop":45},{"id":193,"content":45,"legacyHtml":194,"variant":106,"anchorId":45,"alignment":107,"ctaText":45,"ctaLink":45,"padding":108,"blockName":45,"blockType":109,"visibility":195},"6a15a203f13133005943e5e6","\u003Ch2>Affidavit of domicile help guide\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>An affidavit of domicile is used by an executor, administrator, personal representative, or heir of an estate to name the legal domicile where a person resided prior to passing away. In the document, the person making the sworn statement is referred to as the \"Affiant,\" and the deceased person is called the \"Decedent.\" The affidavit is helpful for transferring the assets of the decedent, but it need not be used for this purpose exclusively. Its basic function is to state where the decedent resided prior to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To complete the affidavit, enter the current full legal name of the decedent and affiant as well as their respective addresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important piece of information you will include is the address where the decedent lived prior to death. Where the decedent \"resided\" can sometimes be a tricky question if that person traveled a lot or had recently moved prior to death. 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