Washington Community Property Survivorship Affidavit

This Community Property Survivorship Affidavit can be used by any resident of Washington State whose spouse is recently deceased.

Purpose of Survivorship Affidavit

Washington is a community property state. If both spouses jointly hold title to the home as community property and one spouse dies, this Affidavit form must be recorded with the County Recorder's Office in order to get the title insurance transferred to the surviving spouse.

Contents of Affidavit

The person making the affidavit must be the rightful successor to the title to the property. They must attest that:

  • that the property is subject to a community property agreement which was recorded with the County Recorder,
  • that no probate proceedings have begun for the deceased spouse's will,
  • that no personal representative has been reported,
  • that the community property agreement is still in effect, and
  • that there are no unpaid debts or liabilities of the decedent, including funeral expenses.

Format and Jurisdiction

This Community Property Survivorship Affidavit is a downloadable MS Word document. It is intended for use only in the State of Washington.

Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 07-December-2025
SKU: 7261
$1.99
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