Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Will are governed under state law. If a will conforms to general Estate & Trust Laws then it can be probated in just about any jurisdiction.

In order for a will to be valid in Puerto Rico, it must abide to local law. Firstly, the is no such thing as "probate" in PR, and all wills must adhere to the "thirds rule".

Oftentimes, valid wills in other jurisdictions will not work in Puerto Rico, because they must comply with strict guidelines under the PR Civil Code. In addition, they must be notarized in PR, and registered in the PR Will Registry.

There are several exceptions to these rules, but in my experience, the best way to guarantee that a will be valid in PR is to draft it here.

Sincerely,

Lcdo. Christian M. Frank Fas

Attorney at Law | Abogado

Christian M. Frank Fas Law Offices

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