Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Puerto Rico

Forced Heirs Puerto Rico

I am preparing an estate plan for U.S. Citizens domiciled in the States (husband and wife) who own real estate in Puerto Rico--Rincon. Looking at the forced heir provisions of the PR Civil Code, it is not clear how the Civil Code applies to PR situs property owned by US domiciliaries. I was going to title the PR real estate in a revocable trust and looks like trusts are not effective to allow PR citizens to disinherit children in favor of spouse but wasn�t sure if could do so with PR situs property owned by US domiciliaries.


Asked on 11/05/07, 6:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Julio C. Alejandro Julio C. Alejandro Serrano Attorney at Law

Re: Forced Heirs Puerto Rico

Stautes of conflict of laws are clear on this matter. Real estate property in Puerto Rico must be divided according to PR intestate law.

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Answered on 11/06/07, 10:23 am


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