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Affidavits of Heirship Without the Wait
We verify family information, prepare documents, and coordinate with licensed Texas attorneys to finalize your affidavit of heirship — all in 5 days or less.
What is an affidavit of heirship?
An affidavit of heirship is a sworn legal document used to show who inherits a deceased person’s property when there’s no will, or the will was never probated.
Two disinterested witnesses sign the affidavit, and it’s filed in the county where the property is located. It names the legal heirs and transfers title without the need for probate. Families most often use it to clear title to a home or land so it can be sold, refinanced, or passed on.
Why do Texas families choose an Affidavit of Heirship instead of probate?
An affidavit of heirship is a lower-cost alternative for families to quickly transfer ownership of inherited property.
What probate does
Probate
- Authenticates a will and formally determines the heirs (often through a court-appointed attorney ad litem)
- Appoints a single authority to administer the entire estate
- Inventories all assets — real and personal property
- Pays the estate’s debts and taxes before property can be conveyed
- A court-supervised structure that helps resolve disputes
- Accepted by title companies
Cost: Filing ~$350–$450 + attorney $250–$450/hr — total commonly $3,000–$7,000+
Timeline: Typically 6–12 months, sometimes longer; limited control of timing
What we do
Affidavit of Heirship
- Doesn’t rely on a will
- Establishes heirship through an heir’s testimony and two disinterested witnesses
- Transfers inherited real property (and is sometimes accepted for personal property — varies by institution)
- Debts and taxes can be paid from the property’s proceeds
- Lets the family convey the property and work together
- Attorney-reviewed and accepted by Texas title companies
Cost: As low as $399.98 — less than half the cost of probate, before attorney fees
Timeline: You choose the timeline — as little as 5 days
Texas law allows affidavits of heirship to bypass probate entirely. Most people don't know this option exists. We built Settled to make sure they do.
Your Affidavit in 3 Simple Steps
We handle the paperwork. Attorneys handle the law. You just sign.
Talk
Tell us about the property and family situation. Upload any documents you already have. We walk you through our simple intake process.
Verify
You provide the family information. We verify names, dates, and relationships, then assemble the complete document package. Need help building the family tree? We offer research as an add-on service.
Review
We connect you with a licensed Texas attorney who reviews everything—the genealogy and supporting documents—and finalizes the affidavit, ensuring it meets all legal requirements.
Heirship in Action
Real cases. Real families. Real results.
An Unprobated Will
Mom left the house to Jeff. He never filed the paperwork. Ten years later, it was too late—Texas only gives you four years to probate a will. That meant the will was legally worthless. Under intestate succession, all four siblings owned the property equally, whether they knew it or not.
The problem surfaced when property taxes went unpaid. The county filed a delinquent tax lawsuit naming all four siblings as defendants. Each one faced a judgment that would follow them for years—even though none of them knew they were on title.
We verified the family relationships through genealogical research, assembled the supporting records, and coordinated attorney review. The recorded affidavit vested title in all four siblings, clean and clear.
The family sold the house within weeks. Sale proceeds paid the tax debt. No judgments. No court. No $5,000 probate attorney.
The Family Feud
Horace and Eva had three children. When both parents died intestate, the house passed to the next generation—but one of their daughters had already passed. Her share went to her three kids. That left five heirs: two uncles holding 66% and three adult nieces and nephews splitting the remaining 33%.
One niece moved in immediately after grandma died, claiming possession despite holding only 11%. She and her uncles don't speak.
Daniel and Frank wanted out. They found an investor willing to buy their combined two-thirds interest—but they couldn't sell what they couldn't prove they owned.
We prepared a two-generation affidavit covering all five surviving heirs, documented the chain from Horace through Eva through their deceased sister to her children, and coordinated attorney review.
Once recorded, Daniel and Frank sold their interests and walked away. No court. No mediation. No family meetings.
When an Heir Dies
John and Victoria owned one house. After they died, an affidavit of heirship split ownership among their nine children. Done—or so the family thought. Years later, they were ready to sell. But one of those nine siblings had since died intestate, leaving two kids of his own.
The original affidavit didn't account for Daniel Sr.'s death. His interest now belonged to Daniel Jr. and Christine—but nothing in the land records proved it.
The family didn't need a new nine-heir affidavit. They needed a simple one-generation affidavit vesting Daniel Sr.'s interest in his two children.
We documented the chain, verified relationships, and coordinated attorney review. The new affidavit recorded alongside the original, completing the picture.
The family sold the property with clean title within the month.
The Shortcut
Arnold left everything to Carol by will. But probating it would take months and cost thousands. Carol's attorney knew a faster way: record an affidavit of heirship, have the kids deed their shares to her, then sell. All four children agreed.
Under Texas intestacy law, Carol inherited a share and Arnold's four children—two from his prior marriage, two with Carol—split the rest. On paper, that was the "wrong" distribution. It didn't matter.
The kids were happy to deed their interests to Carol. That was always the plan.
We prepared the affidavit covering all five heirs and coordinated attorney review. Once recorded, each child signed a deed transferring their share. Within days, Carol held 100% and listed the property.
Same outcome as probate. No courthouse. No months of waiting. Everyone got what the will intended—faster and cheaper.
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Get StartedWho qualifies for an affidavit of heirship in Texas?
Anyone who needs to establish heirship without the wait, cost, and hassle of probate court.
Real Estate Pros
Investors, wholesalers, and agents who can't let title issues kill their deals. When probate threatens your timeline, we're your solution.
Close on time, every time
Texas Families
Heirs who need to sell or transfer inherited property without spending thousands on attorneys or months in court.
Focus on family, not paperwork
Law Firms
Attorneys who want expert genealogical research without the overhead of in-house specialists.
Your back-office heirship paralegal
Not sure if an affidavit of heirship works for your situation? Texas law has specific requirements. Let's review your situation for free.
Free ConsultationSimple, Transparent Pricing
Flat fees with no hidden costs.
Attorney Review
$124.99
Document Assembly
$474.99
up to 5 individuals
Additional individuals (6–10): $94.99 each
What's Included in Every Order
An “individual” is any person named on the affidavit — the deceased, living heirs, and deceased family members.
Affidavits with more than 10 individuals are quoted on a case-by-case basis.
Don’t know the full family tree? We can help — ask us on your call.
Why Settled?
Why we're the fastest, most reliable way to establish heirship in Texas
Specialization
All affidavits, all the time
- We only do Texas heirship affidavits
- Every process optimized for this service
- Our focus allows us to be the heirship experts
Efficiency
Attorney oversight without attorney overhead
- Licensed attorney approves every affidavit
- But you don't pay attorney rates for every step
- Settled handles research and document preparation
Speed
Built for urgent timelines
- Our team is on standby to start immediately
- No waiting for attorney availability
- We're done in 5 days or less
Our Guarantee
If we accept your order but can't complete your affidavit, you pay nothing. We take the risk, not you.
Learn MoreSome cases may not qualify for affidavits of heirship under Texas law. Free consultation to determine if this solution works for your situation.
Frequently asked questions about Texas affidavits of heirship
Generally, yes—if the person on title died without a will (intestate). Texas law allows affidavits of heirship to establish the heirs' interests in real property. We offer a free consultation to review your specific situation.
It depends. Some situations still qualify for an affidavit of heirship—even when a will exists. For example, if the probate window has passed (4 years in Texas) or if all heirs agree to a different distribution. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your situation.
No. We partner with licensed Texas attorneys. You'll engage them directly for the legal review portion, but we coordinate everything. The attorney fee is included in our transparent pricing.
Whatever you have: death certificates, deeds, birth/marriage records. Missing documents? We can obtain most through our genealogical research. During intake, we'll walk you through exactly what's needed.
Our Standard service is complete in 5 days or less. If you're not in a hurry, our Essential service runs 15 days or less for a lower price. Complex cases with extensive genealogical research may take longer—we'll quote those individually.
Every order includes the intake consultation, name and relationship verification, document assembly in attorney-ready format, full attorney coordination and review, 7-year document retention, and Word and PDF copies. Optional services like family tree research, notary, and county recording are available if you need them. County recording fees (about $50) are paid directly to the county.
Transparency. We show our document assembly fee ($299.99-$474.99, covering up to five individuals) and the attorney review fee ($99.99-$124.99) separately so you know exactly where your money goes. But you pay once and we handle distribution.
Full refund. If we accept your case but can't complete it for any reason, you pay nothing. We take the risk, not you.
Yes. Attorney-reviewed affidavits meeting statutory requirements are regularly accepted by Texas title companies. In fact, title companies often prefer affidavits of heirship over probate because they're more straightforward.
No. The affidavit is typically signed by one heir and two disinterested witnesses who knew the deceased and family history. We help coordinate the witness requirements.
For title transfer purposes, yes. The affidavit establishes the heirs' ownership interest in the property, allowing for sale or transfer. The main difference: an affidavit becomes prima facie evidence after 5 years, while probate is immediately conclusive. However, title companies accept properly prepared affidavits immediately.
Still have questions? Let's discuss your specific situation.
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