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To my knowledge & that of my four siblings, there was no will. What can we do to either have a will prepared for my mother or get rules of law of inheritance in Puerto Rico. What is the Declaration of Heirs?
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. To answer your first question your Mother can create a Will in New York and have it perfected to Puerto Rico law. An Attorney in Puerto Rico would create a draft of a testament for her signature with a Notary Public in New York and then have the document,... View More 
I live in Florida a received a summons for non payment of child support. I flew to Puerto Rico to attend court and they would not allow me to speak because I did not have a lawyer. I was immediately arrested, thrown in jail, and told I would stay there until all the child support had been paid.... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Judges in Puerto Rico do not allow a party to speak in court hearing since you have a constitutional right to not incriminate yourself. Anything you say will be used against you. The law states that failing to comply with a child support court order is contempt... View More
She has two other kids from different fathers that are not even enrolled in ASUME and do not give her any money.
answered on Jun 13, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The only thing you can do and should do is hire an Attorney to defend your rights. The child support process is a very technical forum to handle on your own and can leave you in the dark. An Attorney will assure that a fair child support is set so that you can... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2019
In general, the 2017 TCJA changes the tax laws related to divorce in some key respects. The tax aspects of a property settlement did not change where property changes hands at the time the divorce is finalized. But be careful of receiving property with a built in tax gain where the value exceeds... View More
My cousin wants to visit me for a month with her son who is going on a year old this summer. The child resides with his mother(my cousin) as well as my aunt and uncle. The father does not reside with them nor has he been granted partial custody since he never applied for such. He threatened her... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The father in this case most likely has shared "Patria Potestad" thus yes he must be notified of said travel plans such as travel dates, destination, place of stay and contact information (telephone number) . If he is not willing to allow the travel... View More
bank hasnt been able to help. I need this letter asap. The home is located in Puerto rico
answered on Jun 9, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. A foreclouser letter is sent by the financial institution. The foreclosure process is done by a financial institution against the borrower in the Superior Court of the location of the Property. As part of the claim, the foreclosure letter needs to be included... View More
Or can everything been done over the internet. Such as providing documents that the house is mine. Signing the house over to the buyer? If so how do I get my money. Does the bank wire me the money?
answered on Jun 9, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Under local Puerto Rico law, all real estate transactions must be done by public document and presented in the Registry of Property, thus it must be done by a Notary Public. Both parties must be present personally at the closing for the singing of the... View More
Our mother died, followed by stepfather, youngest 1/2 sibling has hinted he has attorney for inheritance who has filed and brother claims it is all his and other 1/2 siblings (step-father's children). He has not been forthcoming with any other info., nor has his attorney. I would like to... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2019
Normally, the case could be searched under the heir filing the case.
My brother's vehicle is under my late grandfather's name, both of my uncles have no interest in the vehicle and neither do i, my brother wants to do a title transfer to someone that is willing to take the remaining loan. A document on my part is needed in order for the process to begin.... View More
answered on May 30, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The document you need has to be prepared by a Notary Public in Puerto Rico. It is simply a document whereby you recognize that the title is in your Grandfather's name but he vehicle realy belongs to your brother and as such does not form part of the estate.
Child had live in Ohio for the past 11 years and attends college, does it affects the process? Minor is 20 years old, with how much time of anticipation can the support termination request be submitted?
answered on May 30, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The age is twenty-one. To file you must wait until the child turns twenty-one and then file on said date. However, you may want to contact an Attorney with this case since the child is not a minor in Ohio and is a legal resident of that state. This may have a... View More
Am with my mother over 120 hours a week.I prepare meals for my mom,clean house, do the yard work.Buy groceries and household supplies out of my own funds.Am a Marine Vietnam combat veteran withPTSD.The situation is very difficult because I’m wasting away so my mother can live and my siblings have... View More
answered on May 27, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. You have the right in Puerto Rico to file a complaint in court to force the sibblings to do thier share of the choirs. All children must do their share for care of thier elderly parent. This is the law.
answered on May 23, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Your wife can refuse a mutual consent divorce but there are other causes for divorce such as irreconcilable differences. This cause is a way to get a divorce when one party does not want a mutual consent divorce. There is no denying this type of divorce. It is... View More
Why does the SS administration not pay until she is 21 if the Puerto Rico law states that anyone under 21 is still considered a minor and that child support has to be paid until the age of 21 years old? I'm confused and feel it is not fair. Thanx.
answered on May 22, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The Social Security program is a federal program and uses the age of 18 as the age of majority. In 48 States the age of majority is reached at age 18. This age of 18 is considered the age of majority due to the fact that this is the age that one can vote.... View More
There are 5 living children who inherited land from deceased parents. 4 of the kids are giving up their share. Are all the kids still responsible for the payment of property taxes whether or not the property is sold, or if the government takes control of the property and demolishes the house on... View More
answered on May 16, 2019
If they haven´t actually received the inheritance yet, they should resign it by subscribing a deed through an attorney.
Do they take into consideration my monthly cost of living? It’s way more expensive here then in PR. How would this get calculated? Thanks in advance.
answered on May 16, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Yes your living expenses are taken into consideration although the only credits you will receive are for additional dependant children, taxes and any other benefits for the children in this case.
Child support is calculated by combining the income of... View More
I will be retiring soon at the age of 62 and my daughter is 17 and will be attending college soon. I will only be getting $700 a month and I pay $150 a month for child support.
Do I have to pay child support thru ASUME while she is in college?
answered on May 16, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Social security benefits for a dependant are only available up to the age of 18. After said age your daughter will not receive any benefit from your Social Security. You may want to check out the student grants and/or loans that are available for the student.
answered on May 10, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. The Judge will give her child support retroactive from the day that she files the request. If she files today then the child support will be retroactive as of today. The law also allows her to use an Attorney at your cost. The best scenario is for you to talk... View More
My Ex lives in NY I'm in PR, I voluntary pass her $ for child support (we are not in ASUME) She got marry (no Prenup) i'm marry with prenup (Does his salary count on her behalf?
answered on May 3, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. In Puerto Rico as of February of 2019 the laws of prenup changed and thus it is not a bullet proof protection anymore thus this may or may not protect your spouse from having to jointly pay for your child support. It all depends on the child's needs. As... View More
It to me on her death bed) all my siblings have homes besides me now no one wants to sell or make repairs to make it livable (but me!) I would make the repairs and get it up to spec but I don't want later que se me adueñ and want to sell or control Is there anything I can do to get the... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. You can attempt that your sibblings donate said inheritance to you thus opting out of the inheritance. You can also attempt to buy thier shares at a discount actual value prior to repairs. If you make the repairs you will retain a credit for said repairs but... View More
This would be in Cayey pr
answered on Apr 18, 2019
Hello and thank you for using JUSTIA. Your Mom has to do a donations contract in Puerto Rico inorder to Donate her half of the Property to her daughter. The other half belongs to your father's estate (inheritors). You need to hire an Attorney in Puerto Rico to do the lnheritance and the... View More
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