Costa Rican law decides
who inherits your home here.
If you own property in Costa Rica, Costa Rican succession law governs it — whatever your nationality, and wherever you live.
A service of ILN
The law decides who inherits, a common-law partner has to prove the relationship in court, and probate takes years. Here is what happens, to whom, and why.
See why you need a willA separate will in each jurisdiction is the cleaner arrangement: each one governs what you own in that country, and there is no overlap for anyone to argue about later.
ILN prepares the Costa Rican will and coordinates the rest, contracting counsel in each jurisdiction — so you deal with one firm, not four.
A will before a notary has a fee set by law, the same for everyone. The estate package covers the eighteen components of an orderly succession. Both, itemized with VAT.
A quick 15-minute consultation, at our San José office or virtually. We review your situation and what you want to achieve.
Together we define assets, heirs and executor. We prepare the text and arrange the witnesses the law requires.
Your will is safeguarded in the notarial protocol. Change or revoke it whenever you wish — a new will replaces the old one.
A 15-minute consultation by WhatsApp, phone or the form. We tell you what you need and what it costs before you sign anything.
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