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Affidavit of Self-Adjudication Introduction An Affidavit of Self-Adjudication is a legal document executed by a sole heir of a deceased person, declaring that they are the only rightful successor to the deceased’s estate. This affidavit is used when there is no will, and there are no other heirs contesting the claim. It serves as a formal declaration under oath that the affiant (the person executing the affidavit) is the only legal heir entitled to inherit the estate left by the deceased. This document is governed by Section 1 of Rule 74 of the Rules of Court of the Philippines , which allows a single heir to adjudicate the estate without court proceedings, provided no other heirs object within two years. Uses of an Affidavit of Self-Adjudication Transfer of Ownership Enables the transfer of real estate, vehicles, or other properties to the sole heir’s name. Required by the Registry of Deeds for updating land titles. Claiming B...