Decedent Details
Full legal name, date of death, and last known address for clear identification and title chain.
A clear sworn statement streamlines title review, satisfies lender and recording requirements, and reduces the risk of post-closing title challenges by documenting the personal representative's court-appointed authority.
The document is prepared by or for the personal representative and reviewed by parties needed to complete a closing.
Full legal name, date of death, and last known address for clear identification and title chain.
Court-issued letters testamentary or appointment order including case number and issuing court information.
Explicit language stating the representative's power to sell or convey estate property under governing probate order.
Legal description or parcel ID of the property being conveyed, matching the deed and title report.
Copies of letters testamentary, death certificate, and any probate docket entries required by the title company.
Notary acknowledgment or remote online notarization clause with signature and date to verify execution.
| Upload Document | PDF or DOCX matching the final affidavit template |
|---|---|
| Place Fields | Signature, date, initials, and attachment checkboxes |
| Authentication | Email or SMS code; stronger auth for notarization |
| Notary Step | Reserve a notary block; include A/V recording if RON |
| Routing Order | Representative → Notary → Title → Lender |
Ensure the chosen platform supports secure signatures, audit trails, attachments, and optional remote notarization.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |