KC Law Library - How to Fill in Affidavit - Death of Joint Tenant & PCOR

The characteristic feature of owning property as Joint Tenants is the right of survivorship - rather than go to the Probate court for an order to transfer a decedent's share of the property, the surviving joint tenant can complete an Affidavit - Death of Joint Tenant and record it in the County Recorder's office to remove the decedent's name from title. This video demonstrates how to complete the form Affidavit - Death of Joint Tenant and the form Preliminary Change of Ownership Report to remove the name of a deceased owner from title to real property if they co-owned the property as joint tenants. You can download blank versions of these documents at kclawlib.org/probatedocs. The example in the video is of married co-owners, but the Affidavit that the volunteer attorney completes can be used no matter the relationship of the co-owners. This video cannot possibly refer to the facts of your case, and is not directed to any individual viewer. As such, it should not be construed as legal advice to any viewer - rather, it is an informational tool that demonstrates how a common legal instrument can be completed by self-represented parties. If you are in any way uncertain that this is the correct process for you, or about your final product when you draft your Affidavit - Death of Joint Tenant or Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, you should consult with a licensed attorney at your earliest convenience. You can begin your search at kernbar.org.