We are three males US Citizens
answered on Jun 21, 2022
Your question does not state when your uncle passed away. The answer to your question, depends upon your uncle's decease date, since a different Civil Code applies s of November 28, 2020. When a person dies without a will, the following hierarchy applies.
If your uncle died before... Read more »
answered on Jun 21, 2022
Hire a PR lawyer for a Partition Action or whatever they call it in PR. Here on Justia are some good lawyers for real property there.
answered on Jun 21, 2022
I'm assuming that the reluctant heir does not have the money to buy out his/her siblings and/or has not made a reasonable offer to the other siblings. If that's the case, the Puerto Rico Civil Code states that no co-owner should be forced to remain in community; not even in a hereditary... Read more »
The land offered to me is in Puerto Rico, one sole owner, free of any incumbrances or/inheritors claims. On that portion there is a small house and some land that includes . The main house is 120 ft away.
answered on Jun 18, 2022
What legal question do you want answered? Yes, if you have the money, you can buy the house. If you are thinking about buying a 1/3 undivided interest in the property, you had better think carefully about who the other owners will be, and particularly what you would do if you have disagreements... Read more »
answered on Jun 17, 2022
Assuming the declaration of heirs file is at the court house, and assuming that you are an interested party (i. e., an heir, a court-appointed, administrator, or the executor), you can go to the court’s civil secretary, where they’ll let you know whether they have the file, whether it’s at... Read more »
His 2 daughters aren't going to take care of him. Is there anyway my grandmother can kick him out of him home? By law do the daughters have a say? Can I his granddaughter care for him in my home?
I am trying to sell the house in Puerto Rico. I was listed as the representative on the will. My dad passed away in 2007. My mother passed away in 2012 and I also have her will which was created in Puerto Rico. My stepdad did not have any children, but he had five siblings (two are alive and three... Read more »
I live in Cabo Rojo and I own 1 acre of land with one dwelling and I am exonerated from paying property taxes. Can I build another dwelling without having to alter the deed and will that affect my exoneration of property taxes.
My father is deceased, No will or deed was left behind for me. Is there a way I can search for property own by my father, for which I can claim and pay the unpaid taxes on.
My uncle lived in Puerto Rico and was survived by 2 sisters.Who inherits his property and how long do they have to petition probate before it goes to the state there is no will and what is the process to do from Florida.
Thank you,
How does one go about transferring the deed once it is clear who inherits the property? Make an assessment of the value of the said property and place it on the open market. Thank you
My elderly father was coerced by a salesperson (this man was an unexpected guest who tagged along with a "friend's" visit). After 8 hours, the man presented this item (at 12a) and my dad was coerced into buying a $4,000 vacuum. He is elderly, hearing impaired and was exhausted at... Read more »
answered on Jun 3, 2022
Financial exploitation of the elderly is regrettably becoming too commonplace. For the sake of our discussion, I'm assuming that your dad lives alone in Puerto Rico. Does he have any family living in Puerto Rico? A close relative would assist in minimizing the possibility of this scenario... Read more »
Renovation marbete
answered on Jun 3, 2022
Saludos:
El Código Penal de Puerto Rico define el delito de extorsión como "Toda persona que, mediante violencia o intimidación, o bajo pretexto de tener derecho como funcionario o empleado público, obligue a otra persona a entregar bienes o a realizar, tolerar u omitir actos, los... Read more »
There’s a commercial space, restaurant in Vega Baja PR for sale and would love to buy and convert into apartments. Would like to know if it’s possible converting it.
One daughter is 28 and the other 25. Puerto Rico has me having a debt for child support. The youngest which is 25 got married at 23. Can I ask the judge to close the case?
I paid to have it segregated because it belongs to my dad and uncle. We have our part now but next door my uncle has not paid the taxes since 2011 so the state did not take it, I have been paying on it. There is no house on this land. Can I apply for ownership of it?
answered on May 26, 2022
The process by which you could acquire ownership of someone else's real estate property in your possession is usucaption. Article 788 of the Puerto Rico Civil Code states that you must be in possession of said property for 10 consecutive years, if you have possession in just title and good... Read more »
answered on May 26, 2022
Your deceased father's heirs certainly would be responsible for upkeeping and maintaining his house, as well as paying outstanding property taxes, assuming that they accept his estate in inheritance. Under the Puerto Rico Rule of Law, the estate of a deceased person is made up of his/her... Read more »
I have been separated from my wife for over 15 years, I live in PR she lives in Miami, I bought a house in PR and a car about 5 or 6 years ago, we do have 2 kids together an 19 year old and a 17 year old, if we divorce through court legally in PR does she get to keep half of everything I own and... Read more »
answered on Jun 3, 2022
Greetings:
The inexistence of a prenuptial agreement and other specifications about the assets are really important.
The kids are considered minors on Puerto Rico jurisdiction until they are 21 years of age. So there might be a need to pay child support and establish other regimes... Read more »
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