Good evening and thank you for using JUSTIA. There are various questions you need to be answered before you accept such as is there a mortgage, is this her only property, are there any children (future inheritors), is it tax free, any liens, ect. The first thing you should do is have a title search... View More

Good evening and thank you for using JUSTIA. Since he passed away with no will ( intestado) an estate must be created. This is done by filing a petition in court to name all inheritors. Once the court issues resolution, you mst file an inheritance tax return with the local tax office (Hacienda).... View More

Your sister would need to write a will so that she can designate her beneficiaries according to her wishes while making sure to follow the local laws of PR. An inheritance or probate attorney can help her with that.

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.

Did she own any real estate in Illinois.

If not, you will need to consult a lawyer where she was a resident.

It is possible that the properties were in joint names so that probate was not needed.

It has to be done in writing through the court, via the Accounts Division, but it´s usually difficult to find someone who is English-speaking. However, a lawyer will be able to get the money in a relatively speedy manner. Feel free to contact us if you want this to be taken care of right away.

1. You never sign something you don't understand.

2. You don't do anything until someone explains why you are being asked to do it.

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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Under Puerto Rico laws, the right heirs of your father are his daughters or sons and the widow. If he made a Will, the document will state who are the heirs.

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The cost of a will in Puerto Rico will depend on the Notary Public that you contract.

There are some options for indigent people such as: Corporacion de Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico an Pro Bono de Puerto Rico.

If your mother doesn't qualify for any of these... View More

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If your mother passed without a will, and if she left estate in Puerto Rico, you will need to initiate a process of Declaration of Heirs. For this process you will need to file a Petition in the court with jurisdiction, present evidence of the Death Certificate, if she was married a... View More

Most likely a "Declaration of Heirship (Declaratoria de herederos)" , and a form to the Treasury Department needs to be filled in order to register the house in the Property Registry to the heirs. Also your husband can donate his participation in the heirship to his mother. All that... View More

Was it a notary public or a civil law notary? Apparently Puerto Rico, although a U.S. possession, does have civil law notaries, who can write wills.

But the important question is whether the will is effective. You have posted this question in the Florida law section, so I am assuming you... View More

It's a question of Puerto Rican inheritance law. You might want to contact an attorney there in PR.

It really doesn't matter where you prepared your will. The important fact is that the will meets the legal criteria needed in Puerto Rico. Have a lawyer have it checked just in case.

Yes, a spouse can make healthcare decisions even when there is no advanced directive or power of attorney.

No, one only has a single "last" will and testament, but you should check with a PR attorney to be sure that the will complies with the law there.

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

The law in Puerto Rico provides heirs. In this case, the children are heirs and inherit the father's participation in the condo, including debts. However, the parent may grant a will and dispose of his property as he wills, but always observing the provisions on inheritance in Puerto Rico,... View More

En general, en P.R la herencia comprende todos los bienes, derechos y obligaciones de una persona, que no se extinguan por su muerte. Por su parte, el "seguro de vida" es un contrato y se pagará a aquel designado en el contrato. No es parte de la herencia. Sin embargo, el viudo o la... View More