§ 15.105 - What other documents does the agency need to prepare a probate file?

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In addition to the certified copy of a death certificate or other reliable evidence of death listed in § 15.104, we need the following information and documents:

Originals or copies of all wills, codicils, and revocations, or other evidence that a will may exist;

The Social Security number of the decedent;

The place of enrollment and the tribal enrollment or census number of the decedent and potential heirs or devisees;

Current names and addresses of the decedent's potential heirs and devisees;

Any sworn statements regarding the decedent's family, including any statements of paternity or maternity;

Any statements renouncing an interest in the estate including identification of the person or entity in whose favor the interest is renounced, if any;

A list of claims by known creditors of the decedent and their addresses, including copies of any court judgments; and

Documents from the appropriate authorities, certified if possible, concerning the public record of the decedent, including but not limited to, any:

Marriage licenses and certificates of the decedent;

Divorce decrees of the decedent;

Adoption and guardianship records concerning the decedent or the decedent's potential heirs or devisees;

Use of other names by the decedent, including copies of name changes by court order; and

Orders requiring payment of child support or spousal support.

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