Affidavit Regarding Removal Of Staples From Original Will (Surrogates Court - County Of NY)

AFFIDAVIT REGARDING REMOVAL OF STAPLES FROM ORIGINAL WILL. This form is used in the Surrogate’s Court of New York in the context of voluntary administration of an estate. This affidavit serves to clarify the circumstances surrounding the removal of staples from the decedent's original will. The affiant, who must be someone with a relationship to the decedent (often an executor or administrator), states their residence, their relationship to the decedent, and the reason for removing the staples. The affidavit asserts that the removal of staples was done without the intention of altering the document in any way—that no pages were added, removed, or modified. This is important because the integrity of the original will must be maintained, and staple holes can raise questions about the document's authenticity. The affidavit is sworn before a notary public, providing a legal verification of the statements made. www.FormsWorkflow.com