About Affidavit of Executor
Allows an executor to swear under oath that the witnesses to a will being offered for probate are deceased or unavailable after diligent search.
When you'd use it: Filed when a will's attesting witnesses cannot be located or are deceased and the executor must establish the will's validity in the Cobb County Probate Court.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit of Executor is published as a PDF by the Georgia courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: assets.cobbcounty.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Affidavit of Executor in Georgia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit of Executor when filed when a will's attesting witnesses cannot be located or are deceased and the executor must establish the will's validity in the Cobb County Probate Court. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Georgia probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Affidavit of Executor carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Affidavit of Executor to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Georgia county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).