Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Puerto Rico

Does a Will in the United States hold up in Puerto Rico.

My grandfather passed away several years ago. In his Will he left his home in Puerto Rico to the children he had with his wife. He has other children with another women who has told my family the Will does not hold up because it was done in the United States and now they are entitled to their share. Is this true?


Asked on 6/13/07, 7:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Pedro Joaquin Espinal-Paredes Espinal Law Office

Re: Does a Will in the United States hold up in Puerto Rico.

First of all, it must be determined if your father in law was a citizen of Puerto Rico. If so, then it must be established that the will was executed according to the law of the state where it was executed. In the other hand, if your father in law was a foreign, regarding to Puerto Rico, then the applying law is the article 10 of the Puerto Rico Civil Code, that read as follow:

"Personal property is subject to the law of the nation of the proprietor; real estate, to the laws of the country in which they are situated."

Please, email me the information requested above to further assist you in this matter.

Please be advised that this answer do not constitute a legal advise. And does not constitute a solicitation. Both of the action stated above are prohibited by the Rules of Profesional Conduct in Puerto Rico.

Very truly yours,

Pedro Joaqu�n Espinal-Paredes, Esq.

LEX OMNIA MUTANTUR

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Answered on 6/14/07, 10:54 am


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