Are there any requirements to be met to make the homestead valid?
• A statement showing the claimant is the head of the family and stating the name of the spouse • A statement showing that the claimant is residing on the property and claims it as his or her homestead • A description of the premises and an estimate of cash value • The declaration of homestead may need to contain a statement as to the character of the property, and that no former declaration has been made.