Illinois Survivorship Affidavit

Clear title to a real estate property after the death of a joint owner with this Illinois Survivorship Affidavit.

• The affidavit must be sworn and filed in the appropriate County office to transfer the title into the name of the surviving owner.
• The Affidavit sets out the details of the deceased's passing and the value of the estate.
• You must provide a copy of the death certificate when you register the affidavit.

Jointly owned property does not go through probate. Filing the Illinois Survivorship Affidavit is sufficient to transfer ownership to the survivor.