What is a Renunciation of Inheritance?
The Renunciation of Inheritance is the legal act by which an heir voluntarily and definitively heir an inheritance. This decision is unconditional and permanent, and cannot be revoked once formalized, unless an unknown will comes to light.
Ways to accept or renounce an inheritance
✔ Unconditional acceptance: The heir the assets, including the debts.
✔ Acceptance subject to inventory: The assets are accepted, and the debts will be paid up to the value of the estate.
✔ Renunciation: The inheritance is completely renounced; neither assets nor debts are accepted.
Effects of repudiation according to the date of death
📌 Before the Civil Code 2020: The repudiated part is distributed among the other heirs.
📌 After the Civil Code 2020: The repudiated part is distributed among the descendants of the repudiator.
Steps to follow
1️⃣ Prepare a deed of renunciation. If there is already an inheritance case inheritance court, you can file a motion to renounce the inheritance.
2️⃣ Register the repudiation in the Land Registry, only if there is real property.
Necessary documents
- Death certificate of the deceased.
- Birth certificate of the heir.
- Declaration of Heirs the deceased’s will.
- Deed(s) of the property, if applicable.
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Costs and Fees for Renunciation of Inheritance Puerto Rico
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