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The Affidavit of Surviving Spouse is a crucial legal document required in German inheritance proceedings when a married person passes away. This document is typically needed when dealing with property transfers, accessing joint accounts, or claiming inheritance rights under German law. The affidavit contains detailed declarations about the marriage, the deceased spouse, existing assets, and potential heirs, serving as a formal verification of the surviving spouse's status and rights. It must be properly notarized according to German legal requirements and may be required by various institutions such as banks, land registries, and courts. The document plays a vital role in the probate process and helps prevent fraudulent claims by providing authenticated information about the surviving spouse's legal standing.

1. Declaration Header: Formal introduction stating the document type and the declarant's full legal name

2. Personal Information: Declarant's full details including current address, date of birth, and citizenship

3. Marriage Details: Information about the marriage including date, place, and type of marriage contract if any

4. Deceased Spouse Information: Full details of the deceased spouse including their last address, date and place of death

5. Death Certificate Reference: Details of the death certificate including issuing authority and registration number

6. Marriage Status Declaration: Confirmation that the marriage was still valid at time of death and no divorce proceedings were pending

7. Inheritance Status: Statement regarding existence or absence of a will and other potential heirs

8. Property Declaration: General statement about joint property and deceased's assets

9. Verification Statement: Formal statement confirming all information is true and correct under penalty of perjury

10. Signature Block: Space for declarant's signature, date, and notary certification