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out of country will's
I really don't have a complete answer, but please do consider this point.
A will, no matter where it is drawn up, will not supersede DR laws when it comes to how children are considered when it is time to distribute assets after the death of a parent.
If I had the chance, I would have a will drawn up in the DR according to DR laws to avoid any confusion.
Best of luck getting a conclusive answer to your main question. I am not surprised that you are not getting a conclusive answer.
A will, no matter where it is drawn up, will not supersede DR laws when it comes to how children are considered when it is time to distribute assets after the death of a parent.
If I had the chance, I would have a will drawn up in the DR according to DR laws to avoid any confusion.
Best of luck getting a conclusive answer to your main question. I am not surprised that you are not getting a conclusive answer.
I am sure your DR lawyer, after considering your current residency status and will can let you know. If your current "out of country" will does not violate any of the applicable statutes in this country, is on file here in the DR, the courts should take your wishes into consideration. It may be prudent to file a separate and identical document here if this is where you expect your will to be executed. Probate rulings in a foreign country may not be enforceable here and vice versa.
Nothing brings family together like squabbles over money and property.
Nothing brings family together like squabbles over money and property.
According to Fabio Guzman, back in 2015:
"Law 544-14 on Conflicts of Law now allows the estate to be governed by the laws of the country of residence of the decedent, with certain exceptions."
And here is law 544-14 (in English!)
http://www.phlaw.com/imagen?file=ar...n-private-international-in-dominican-republic
Matilda
"Law 544-14 on Conflicts of Law now allows the estate to be governed by the laws of the country of residence of the decedent, with certain exceptions."
And here is law 544-14 (in English!)
http://www.phlaw.com/imagen?file=ar...n-private-international-in-dominican-republic
Matilda
I bought an apartment from a foreign inheritor and it can be complicated.The will and legacy have to be translated and apostilled then presented with any other required documents also translated and apostilled such as birth and death certs.,testaments notarised and permission from all mentioned in the will.
This is presented to your local lawyer who will pass them into Dominican law if there is no conflict with local procedures.
This took a total of 6 months but was finally accomplished.
This is presented to your local lawyer who will pass them into Dominican law if there is no conflict with local procedures.
This took a total of 6 months but was finally accomplished.
A will is valid in the Dominican Republic if it follows the rules of the location where it was written, based on the old principle of "locus regit actum.” In any case, you should consult estate attorneys both in the DR and in your country of residence to make sure your estate planning does not leave you open to contingencies in either country.