answered on Jan 8, 2017
Yes. In Puerto Rico, contracts are not required to be sign or sworn before a Notary Public to be valid.
answered on Jan 8, 2017
Signs of abuse: skin marks, blues, poor hygiene, malnutrition.
In Puerto Rico we have a Letter of Rights of the elderly that can be found in law 121.
answered on Jan 8, 2017
In Puerto Rico, when you have a claim (collection) for $15,000 or less, you have to file the claim in the City of residence of the defendant.
answered on Jan 8, 2017
Nothing, you are not required to sign any traffic ticket in Puerto Rico.
answered on Jan 11, 2017
Probably the insurance company will work the case under the assumption that there was negligence of both parties.
It will depend on the police accident report.
answered on Jan 11, 2017
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My grandfather bought burial plots for him and my grandmother in the 80's in Puerto Rico. My grandfather passed away 2012 in Puerto Rico. My grandmother passed away two days ago in Puerto Rico. When I went to the cemetery in PR to make arrangements for my grandmother, I was told I need a... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2016
Yes, is true.
In Puerto Rico, when a person passes away, if he/she didn't made a Will, the heirs will need to make a Declaration of Heirs. As the process takes time, the cemetery will require an affidavit establishing who are heirs of the person and that they authorize the use of the burial plot.
I would like to know if there is any recent case about a violation to the right of the parents to homeschool their children.
Preferably from Florida.
I was named as executor, but want nothing to do with the estate. My brother has five children; however, one is handicapped and under the guardianship of my brother's ex-wife.
answered on Sep 15, 2016
I will need more information of the case. But in general, in Puerto Rico for resign your part of the inheritance or the executor designation it has to be thru a public document before a Notary Public. If you are out of Puerto Rico and not willing to visit the Island for this purpose, you can give a... View More
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