Successions & Intestate Estates

We resolve the inheritance when the property is at its center, with or without a will.

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 appoint an 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a probate take?

It depends on whether there is a will and whether all heirs agree. An uncontested intestate succession can take a few months; with disputes, longer. In the consultation we give you a realistic estimate.

Can I inherit if there is no will?

Yes. The law sets an order of heirs (spouse, children, parents…). The intestate proceeding is precisely how they are formally recognized.

What if the deed is in the deceased's name?

That's the most common case. The succession is exactly the means to transfer and re-deed the property in the heirs' names.

Can an intestate succession be done before a notary?

When all heirs agree and are of legal age, handling the intestate succession before a notary is usually the fastest route. If there is a dispute or minor heirs, it goes before a judge.

Related areas

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  • Real Estate Disputes

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