About Affidavit of Waiver of Survivorship Exemption
This form is an affidavit in which a surviving spouse or surviving child of a decedent waives the survivorship exemption.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used by a surviving spouse or surviving child of the decedent who wishes to waive the survivorship exemption, sworn before a notary.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Affidavit of Waiver of Survivorship Exemption is published as a PDF by the Kentucky 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: kycourts.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Affidavit of Waiver of Survivorship Exemption in Kentucky
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Affidavit of Waiver of Survivorship Exemption (AOC-831) when the form states it is used by a surviving spouse or surviving child of the decedent who wishes to waive the survivorship exemption, sworn before a notary. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Kentucky 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 Waiver of Survivorship Exemption 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 Waiver of Survivorship Exemption to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Kentucky county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).