Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Puerto Rico

Re: property ownership

According to the Puerto Rican Law, if somebody dies without leaving any known descendant, them his or her parents are the ones called to inheritance. If the are no parents them the brothers and sisters and nephews, if any, them his or her spouse. If non of the above are available them the government keep any active property or money left by the dead one.

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Re: property ownership

Wouldn't the first step be to find out whether he is dead or alive? Your question doesn't suggest that you know. If he's still alive, you don't have any rights yet.

Re: property ownership

First of all, there is no requirement that you receive anything from a parent, deceased or living, once you have become an adult. If your father dies without a will and has assets remaining after payment of his debts, then you may have an entitlement to an inheritance, according to the succession laws of Puerto Rico, which may differ from California. Please note, however, the fact that you were the first born is irrelevant, as that accords you no greater right than if you were the 10th born. Lastly, as I said at the outset, he does not have to leave you anything, and he can use or give away all that he has while he is alive, and /or leave a will giving all that he has to any person or entity he desires.