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What are the advantages of a declaration of inheritance signed before a notary?

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.
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