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An Affidavit of Kinship is a fundamental document in German inheritance proceedings, required when establishing hereditary rights and settling estates. This sworn statement is typically needed when accessing bank accounts, transferring property, or managing other assets of a deceased person in Germany. The document must comply with German legal requirements and usually requires notarization. It contains detailed information about family relationships, including marriages, children, siblings, and other potential heirs, and serves as a formal declaration of the deceased's family structure and potential inheritors. The Affidavit of Kinship must be prepared in accordance with German civil law, particularly the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB) and Beurkundungsgesetz, and is often required by courts, banks, and other institutions handling estate matters.

1. Declaration Opening: Formal opening stating the date, location, and that this is a sworn statement under penalty of perjury

2. Declarant Information: Full legal name, address, date of birth, and contact information of the person making the affidavit

3. Deceased Information: Full details of the deceased person including full name, last address, date of birth, date of death, and place of death

4. Relationship Statement: Clear statement of how the declarant is related to the deceased

5. Family Tree Information: Comprehensive listing of the deceased's family members including spouse(s), children, parents, and siblings, with their vital information

6. Succession Rights: Statement about known heirs and their right to inheritance according to German succession laws

7. Supporting Documents: List of attached documents proving the stated relationships (birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates)

8. Verification: Statement verifying that all information provided is true and correct to the best of the declarant's knowledge

9. Signature Block: Space for signature, date, and notarization according to German legal requirements