Description

• An heir may repudiate or renounce an inheritance.
• It is a voluntary and definitive act.
• It cannot be partial, in installments or conditional.

Ways to Accept Inheritance

• It can be accepted "pure and simple" or "with benefit of inventory".
• There is also the option to "renounce" or "repudiate" the inheritance.

Repudiation Benefits

• Prior to Civil Code 2020: Prior to November 28, 2020, the repudiated portion was distributed among the co-heirs.
• After the Civil Code 2020: Now, the descendants (children) inherit the share of the repudiator.

Creditor Protection

• Creditors may avoid repudiation if it prejudices their rights.
• They may request the court to allow them to accept the inheritance on behalf of the repudiator in order to collect their claims.

Cancellation of Repudiation

• It is irrevocable, except in cases of vices of consent or appearance of an unknown will.

Procedure

• It must be done by public deed or motion to the court.
• We can manage the process even if you are outside of Puerto Rico.

Required Documents

• Death certificate of the deceased.
• Birth certificate of the heir.
• Declaration of Heirs or will of the deceased.
• Title deed(s), if applicable.

Filing with the Land Registry

• If there is real property, the repudiation must be registered in the Land Registry.

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: As an online law firm, we work through e-mail. Clients outside Puerto Rico avoid travel and lodging expenses.

Conclusion

• At Abogado Notario Online we handle the entire process of inheritance repudiation.