North Dakota Affidavit of Heirship

The affidavit of heirship in North Dakota is governed by statute 30.1-23-01. (3-1201). For loved ones who wish to claim a decedent’s personal property such as bank accounts, trusts, or vehicles, there is a 30-day waiting period after filing the affidavit of heirship, and the personal property may not value more than $50,000.

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 – Bring a certified copy of the death certificate and sign the document before a notary public.