Here’s what the Parish Assessor’s Office wants the public to know about Affidavits of Death and Heirship.
An Affidavit of Death and Heirship is a legal document used in Louisiana to notify the Assessor’s Office that a property owner has passed away. Here’s the important part: It does NOT transfer ownership of the property.
This affidavit is used strictly to update the Assessor’s records to reflect that the original owner is deceased. Once filed, the assessor’s office can make a notation in the property record.
However, legal ownership of the property does not change until a proper legal transfer document is filed. Individuals needing to complete ownership transfers must contact an attorney to complete a Judgment of Possession on the deceased to have any ownership transfer take place.
If anyone has questions about a specific situation, the Parish Assessor’s Office encourages them to contact their office for guidance.