A declaration of heirs signed before a notary offers, among other things,
the following advantages:
- The notary verifies the identity,
legal capacity, and status of the individuals involved;
- the notary reviews the will, the
will search certificates, civil status records, and
any other relevant documents;
- the notary’s involvement enhances the
credibility of the document with financial institutions, government
authorities, the Land Registry, and other stakeholders;
- it facilitates the procedures necessary
to settle the estate;
- it allows the beneficiaries
to exercise their right of election with full knowledge of the facts.