It is important that people, regardless of their assets, to bequeath, understand the importance of writing a will with their last will be inherited, make a document with their last will, that is, how they want those goods to be inherited and distributed once they die (successions). In your will, the testator can inherit family, friends or acquaintances:

• Properties.
• Money.
• Vehicles.
• Artworks.
• Jewelry.
• Businesses.
• Houses or apartments, etc.

Making a will avoids conflicts between family members or close associates since the last will of the person who left their assets in full use of faculties and going to the respective legal means for the will to be valid before the law must be respected.

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In his will, the person can define universal heirs to distribute the goods in an equitable way, or define the legacy of specific goods, for example: it can indicate that a house will pass into the hands of a child and that a grandchild will inherit a business.

The Civil Code of Costa Rica specifies that minors under 15 years of age and people with a mental disability cannot make a will. In addition, those who cannot read or write cannot elaborate a closed will.

In case you require assistance in this type of process to of writing a will, or in Succession Law or other legal matter, ERP Lawyers puts at your disposal a specialized team in the matter, who will be able to advise you in the best way; do not hesitate to contact us.:

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