Disputes Among Heirs in Puerto Rico
One sibling lives in the house, another won't sign, and no one agrees on the expenses. These are the tools the law gives you, from a conversation to a court-ordered division.
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Special cases
Heirs living outside Puerto Rico, minors, selling the inherited house, disputes among heirs, property in the U.S., decree holders and old family property that was never recorded.
Estates of Act 60 Decree Holders in Puerto Rico
If you moved to Puerto Rico from a state, with or without a resident investor decree, your estate combines the island's civil law with the federal estate tax.
Puerto Rico Estates With Property in the U.S. (Stateside)
A condo in Florida or shares in a brokerage account can bring proceedings in another state and IRS obligations, even if the deceased lived in Puerto Rico.
Heirs Living Outside Puerto Rico: Handling It From Afar
If you inherit in Puerto Rico but live in the U.S. or another country, you can do almost everything remotely with a good power of attorney, SURI and some planning.
Minors as Heirs in Puerto Rico
When a child inherits, the parents manage the child's property, but to sell or mortgage the child's share they need court permission. We explain how it works and where the gray areas are.
Property Still in Your Grandparents' Name in Puerto Rico
When the family land is still in your grandfather's name and several heirs have died, you have to settle one estate after another. Here is where to start and what each step requires.
How to Sell an Inherited House in Puerto Rico
To sell the family house you need the estate paperwork, Hacienda's lien release and every heir's signature. Understand the tax basis, too, before you set a price.
Calculators for this topic
See all →Deadlines after a death
Key due dates from the date of death: CRIM, Hacienda, Social Security and more.
Who inherits without a will?
Each heir's share under the 2020 Civil Code, with community property first.
