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My grandmother was murdered 2 weeks ago I was finally able to bury her yesterday. I have her testament and would like to know what my next steps are. I am here in Puerto Rico now but I live in Atlanta, GA. I need an attorney here who will help me probate this estate, access her accounts and sell my... View More 
answered on Apr 21, 2020
Dear reader,
For the process you will need to request a certification to grant that the Will was the last one and hasn’t been modified. Before you can divide the estate or goods, you will need to fill some documents with the Treasury Department in Puerto Rico so the can give you the... View More
the insurance company says if he wount admit he was the cause they would pay less of the insurance the police report states he ran a red light the lady who attened me ignored the police report there were two witness.
answered on Nov 13, 2018
Dear Reader,
Yes, he is liable. You have one year after the accident to file your complaint in Puerto Rico.
live there with my mom. I live in the US. The bank told her they need all four of us to sign for the funds to be paid out to my mom. Since i'm not there, what kind of document do i need to authorize any of my sisters to sign on my behalf? Would a power of attorney suffice?
answered on Oct 18, 2018
Dear Reader:
You can sign a power of attorney, but to be valid in Puerto Rico, you will need to send the document in original with a certification of the County Clerk. Once they have the document in Puerto Rico, the will need to attend to a Notary Public so that they can validate it and can... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2018
Dear Reader,
The answer in first hand is yes.
A reason to exclude children is that the Testator disinherit a child in the will. If not, the Will can be contested.
My dad had Power of Attorneys for me and my two siblings when my mom passed away. I contacted his attorney But i feel that he is only working with my sibling whose not relating no information to me. I am considering contracting my own attorney. Also my dad gifted a check in a large amount before... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2018
Dear Reader,
In Puerto Rico, once a person passes away, the heirs has to inform if the person had a Will. If not, they will need to start the process of Declaration of Heirs so they can take any decision with the estate left.
answered on Jul 8, 2018
Yes they can.
The diferrence is that in separation cases you have to prove that the separation has being for tow years or more.
When the demand for divorce is based on the grounds of cruel treatment or abandonment, and there are minor children, the court cites the parties to a... View More
The son is living in very bad conditions due to the recent hurricane, can he file emergency custody?
answered on May 8, 2018
Dear reader:
To file a custody or visitations case, you will have to file in the court of the area where the child lives.
What are the rights of the father when your child was born out of marriage? Who would have the custody ?In Puerto Rico . I asked since I just move to the US with out father's awareness
answered on May 8, 2018
Dear reader:
In Puerto Rico a child born outside a marriage has the same rights as one born during marriage.
The legal custody is established by the court.
If I made notarized affidavit with children's father with him stating that he allows me to take the children to reside occompanied by me to the US with the condition that he is able to take them back to Puerto Rico for vacation for no more than one month at a time. He would also have to make... View More
answered on May 8, 2018
Dear Reader:
Yes, is can be considered in a custody case as a previus agreement. But if for some reason things change, the court can establish new conditions and reevaluate the custody case or visitations plan.
I filed for custody here and the mother filed a month later in PR. My children have been here 6 mos. I recieved notice that I am going to be held in contempt for not responding to her filing there. What are my options?
answered on May 8, 2018
Dear Reader:
If you were summon, the right thing to do is to answer. You can notify to the court that there is a case in FL and that the kids are living there for 6 months or more.
answered on May 8, 2018
Dear Reader:
Yes, under the laws of Puerto Rico you can give the custody of a child to one parent or to both.
I live in NC and my daughter resides in PR.
answered on Mar 15, 2018
Dear Reader:
As a normal rule, the alimony or support obligations ends at the age of 21 (legal age). But your dauther can request support after 21 years if she is studying and/or has any limitation to work or live independently.
answered on Dec 21, 2017
Hi,
All the money for alimony is deposited in a child support (ASUME) account in Puerto Rico and it goes directly to the mother or father with custody of the child.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
For the estate and assest located in Puerto Riro, the local law applies to the heirs.
If he died without a will, you will need to complete a declaration of heirs and all the children will have rights as well as the widow.
http://www.duhaime.org/LegalDictionary/P/ParentalAlienation.aspx
answered on Nov 9, 2017
Yes.
Under a case of custody or visitations you can allege Parental Alienation.
answered on Sep 8, 2017
Hi,
If you want to change the information in a birth certificate issued by the demographic registry in Puerto Rico, you will need to file a case about change of name of correction of birth certificate in the district court where the child was born. You will need to state why you request the... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2017
In Puerto Rico, as the only child of your father you are entitle of his heritage. If he left a Will, and didn't include you as heir, you can proceed with a legal action of Will Contest.
He was born in puerto rico but he lives in new york now. Can i go to new york and have them change it in a new york court?
answered on Jul 21, 2017
You can legally recognize your child. My recommendation is to initiate the process en Puerto Rico, where the child was born so they can amend the birth certificate.
She was married in pr and had her kids in pr.
answered on Jun 12, 2017
Yes. You have to file a divorce and custody case in Puerto Rico. You will need to request the transfer of residency of the minors to the USA. The court will evaluate the request so you can travel to the US with the kids.
answered on May 15, 2017
Yes.
Under the laws of Puerto Rico you can have as many as executors you want always under the right Power of Attorney.
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