Hancock County Affidavit of Descent Form
Hancock County Affidavit of Descent Form
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Hancock County Affidavit of Descent Guide
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Hancock County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Descent Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Hancock County Clerk
Hawesville, Kentucky 42348
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F; Thu until 5:30
Phone: (270) 927-6117
Recording Tips for Hancock County:
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
Cities and Jurisdictions in Hancock County
Properties in any of these areas use Hancock County forms:
- Hawesville
- Lewisport
- Pellville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hancock County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Hancock County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Hancock County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Hancock County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Hancock County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Hancock County?
Recording fees in Hancock County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (270) 927-6117 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
An affidavit of descent (alternately, affidavit of heirship) under KRS 382.120 establishes a source of title for a grantor who is transferring property he or she acquired from an intestate estate.
The affidavit must be filed before the grantor can record a deed conveying the subject property. Pursuant to Kentucky statute, the affiant (person making the sworn statements contained within the affidavit) may be the grantor or any one (1) of the heirs at law or next of kin of the ancestor of the grantor, or of two (2) residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The affidavit must recite the ancestor's name, date of death, and place of residence, as well as information regarding the ancestor's surviving spouse, if applicable. In addition, the affidavit must state that the ancestor died intestate (without a will), and contain a list of the names, ages, and addresses of each of the ancestor's heirs at law and next of kin, and include everyone's relationship to the ancestor and the interest in real property he or she inherited by the ancestor's death.
The affiant must sign the document before a notary public before filing in the office of the county clerk of the county wherein the subject real property is situated.
Contact a lawyer with questions about Kentucky legal documents or other inquiries related to probate.
(Kentucky Affidavit of Descent Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Hancock County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Descent meets all recording requirements specific to Hancock County.
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