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Upon the death of the testator, the following steps should be taken:
- First, obtain the death certificate, which is usually provided by the company that handled the funeral services.
- Second, obtain the certificate of last wills. This certificate cannot be obtained until at least 15 days have passed since the testator's death; many death insurance policies include the provision of this certificate; if not, please contact us, and we will facilitate it for you.
- Once we have the death certificate and the certificate of last wills, we will verify in which notary office the last will was executed. With this information, we can request the authorized copy, and once obtained, we can initiate the procedures for the adjudication of the inheritance and the processing of the inheritance and gift tax.
An executor is a person designated in a will by the testator to administer and distribute the assets of the deceased person in accordance with the provisions established in the will. The executor has the responsibility to ensure that the wishes of the testator are fulfilled and can be a trusted friend, a family member, or even a professional.
Yes, you can change your will at any time as long as your mental capacity is not impaired. To make changes, you must make a new will that revokes all previous wills. Therefore, the last will granted will be the only one that has validity.
A will is a document that takes effect after a person's death, whereas a living will is a document that sets out your wishes and decisions regarding medical treatments and healthcare in the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
Making a will allows you to have control over the distribution of your assets and ensure that your wishes are fulfilled after your death. Without a valid will, your assets will be distributed according to the law, which may not reflect your wishes or priorities.
A will is a document that establishes how the assets and properties of a person (testator) will be distributed after their death. In a will, you can designate heirs, appoint executors, guardians, administrators, curators, and express your wishes on other important matters, such as the guardianship of children.