A declaration of inheritance signed before a notary offers, in particular, the following advantages:
- The notary verifies the identity, capacity and status of the persons concerned;
- The notary examines the will, the certificates of testamentary search, the civil status documents as well as any other relevant document;
- The involvement of the notary strengthens the credibility of the document with financial institutions, government authorities, the Land Registry and other stakeholders;
- It facilitates the steps necessary for settling the estate;
- It allows those entitled to inherit to exercise their right of option with full knowledge of the facts.