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Permalink Reply by Ben Elmore on July 2, 2012 at 10:18

Technically, it does not effectuate a transfer of ownership like a will.  It is simply proof to the world that you and others mentioend in the Affidavit, are the living heirs of the original property owner.  When a company comes to the area to lease the property, they will find the Affidavit in the records and contact you. 

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Permalink Reply by Ken Boone on July 2, 2012 at 10:43

What are some reasons why someone might do an affidavit of heirship and not file a succession?

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Permalink Reply by Ben Elmore on July 2, 2012 at 11:15

No will

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Permalink Reply by Ken Boone on July 2, 2012 at 11:36

Oh , so a succession can not be done if the person didn't leave a will?

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Permalink Reply by Bob Ballard on July 2, 2012 at 11:57

Ken Boone, A succession can done with or without a will. However, Louisiana requires a succesion if the deceased owned property valued above $50,000. Below $50,000, it's optional to the family. In the latter, and without a succession, an affidavit of heirship could be used to identify property ownership.   

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