Q: What is the process in PR once 1 of the property owners has passed and there are 2 children? How long should this take?
My mother-in-law passed away and the house in PR was in both her and my father-in-laws names. There are 2 heirs (my husband and his sister) My father-in-law, husband and sister-in-law want to sell the property. What is the probate process to get the property transferred to the heirs and ready to sell? How long does this process take in PR court?
A: You should ask this in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Puerto Rico › probate. There are different laws in place in each state (or territory, as in the case of Puerto Rico).
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