Description

• The Declaration of Heirs is a legal procedure necessary when a person dies, having left property, but without having made a will.
• Determines who are the legal heirs according to the law in Puerto Rico.

Inheritance Order

• Descendants (children), and, if the death is after the Civil Code 2020, the spouse.
• Ascendants (parents).
• Surviving spouse.
• Siblings and nieces and nephews (preferred collateral).
• Uncles and cousins (ordinary collateral).
• Government (if there are no heirs).

Necessary Documents (some)

• Death Certificate
• Negative Certification of Will
• Children's Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Divorce Decree or Certificate of Divorce (if applicable)

Duration of the Process

• 1-3 months

Additional Steps (after the Declaration)

• Prepare the Form of Inheritance ("Inheritance Estate Form")
• Transfer properties in the Land Registry
• Update ownership in the CRIM

Importance of an Inheritance Lawyer

• Ensures that the process is carried out correctly and without errors.
• Avoid complications and delays.
• Saves time and money.

Costs

• Prices: Vary on a case-by-case basis and are charged on a flat fee, not an hourly basis. Clients know the total cost in advance.
• Online Processing: Being an online law firm, we work all the preparation through e-mail. Clients outside Puerto Rico avoid travel and lodging expenses.

Conclusion

• In Abogado Notario Online we manage the entire process of Declaration of Heirs and transfer of inheritance.