If I die, can my cat Fluffy inherit all my fortune? In Puerto Rico, instead of regarding the intentions of the testator as paramount, the inclusion of forced heirs is protected under our inheritance laws. While in Common Law jurisdictions, such as most of the United States, the final dispositions of the testator are protected,…
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Do I really need a lawyer to divide an estate?
Actually, this is a simple question. No, a lawyer is NOT needed to divide an estate. PR Civil Code Article 1006 (31 L.P.R.A. § 2872) states that any heir who has no legal impairment to dispose of his/her property can ask that their inheritance be divided. The only problem is that ALL the heirs must…
When do Child Support payments end in Puerto Rico?
The obligation to provide Child Support payments in Puerto Rico ceases when the minor reaches adulthood. In Puerto Rico, that age is 21. Even if the original Child Support Order issued in another jurisdiction states that the obligation ends when the minor reaches the age of 18, if the Child Support payments are reviewed in…
Cambio de teléfono de BoricuaLaw en Nueva York
Otra vez con un nuevo teléfono. Aprovecho esta oportunidad para informarle a todos nuestros clientes y lectores del estado de New York, que ahora tenemos un nuevo número de teléfono en el área de Nueva York: 646.867.3959 Con éste nuevo número, le facilitamos la comunicación a nuestros clientes de esa área que tienen asuntos legales…
Seventh Annual World Congress of Computer Law in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Fortunately enough, the Seventh Annual World Congress of Computer Law was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from December 3rd to 7th, 2007. This joint venture between the Puerto Rico Bar Association, the Alfa-Redi Foundation, the Inter-American University of PR, and the University of Puerto Rico brought together a delightfully informative group of inter-disciplinary professionals…
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