Some realtors think that using an affidavit of heirship to clear title after the death of the person selling real estate is a short cut or is less expensive than probate of a will. Realtors have referred clients to us in the following seven situations because the affidavit of heirship was not a short cut and was not less expensive than probate:7 Unexpected Problems Affidavits of Heirship Cause at a Real Estate Closing