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Successions & Intestate Estates

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There is a will

The wishes are already in writing. Our work is to confirm it is the latest will, have the heirs recognized and deed the property.

In your case we will

  1. Locate the will and confirm it is the latest
  2. Open probate before a notary or a judge
  3. Deed the property in the heirs’ names
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There is no will

The law determines who inherits. We prove the family relationship and carry the intestate proceeding, before a notary or a judge as the case requires, through to the deed.

In your case we will

  1. Gather certificates and prove kinship
  2. Handle the intestate proceeding before a notary or judge
  3. Award and deed the property
No will: get advice

The deed is still in a deceased relative’s name

Very common with grandparents or parents. We settle the chain of successions so the property ends up in your name.

In your case we will

  1. Review the property’s registry history
  2. Process the pending successions
  3. Deed the property to the current heirs
Discuss my case

When a person passes away, their estate doesn't transfer to the heirs on its own: it has to be processed. Probate —testate or intestate— is the legal proceeding to recognize the heirs, appoint an executor and, above all, transfer and re-deed the property in the right name. We specialize in that intersection between the inheritance and the property, so your estate is in order.

When this applies

  • The deed is in the name of a deceased relative.
  • There is no will and there are several heirs.
  • The home hasn't been sellable or inheritable for years.
  • Heirs disagree about the property.

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The process, step by step

  1. Initial consultation

    We review your case and documents and explain the path forward clearly.

  2. Filing the succession

    We file the probate before the competent judge or notary and handle the appointment of the executor.

  3. Inventory & appraisal

    We identify and appraise the assets, with special focus on the property.

  4. Adjudication & deeding

    We adjudicate to the heirs and deed the property in their name.

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