Children, Grandchildren and Representation in Puerto Rico
All children inherit equally, and grandchildren can take the place of a child who died earlier or did not want the inheritance. Here is how it works, with examples.
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Who inherits
Who inherits without a will, the forced share, the surviving spouse's rights, children and grandchildren, parents and siblings, unmarried partners and disinheritance.
Disinheritance and Unworthiness to Inherit in Puerto Rico
The law lets you exclude a child, a parent or a spouse from your estate only for serious reasons and under strict requirements. Learn what they are, the deadlines and what happens to grandchildren.
Forced Heirship in Puerto Rico (Legítima) Under the 2020 Code
Even with a will, the law reserves half of the estate for the children and the spouse. Learn how much it is, how it is divided and what happens if a will affects it.
Parents, Siblings and Other Relatives as Heirs in Puerto Rico
When the deceased leaves no children and no spouse, the parents or grandparents inherit; if there are none, the siblings and nieces and nephews, and then other relatives up to the sixth degree.
Rights of the Surviving Spouse in Puerto Rico
A widow or widower keeps their half of the community property, inherits a share equal to each child's and can ask to keep the family home. We explain each right.
Unmarried Partners and Inheritance in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, a partner who lived with the deceased without marrying doesn't inherit by law, even after decades together. We explain what rights they have and how to protect them in time.
Who Inherits Without a Will in Puerto Rico
If your loved one died without a will, the Civil Code decides who inherits and in what proportion. Here we explain the order, with examples worked out step by step.
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Each heir's share under the 2020 Civil Code, with community property first.
Forced share and free portion
The half reserved for forced heirs and the part you can leave to anyone.
