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Frequently asked questions > Succession/Estate > Succession settlement process > Does the appointment of a liquidator have to be published in the RDPRM?

Does the appointment of a liquidator have to be published in the RDPRM?

Yes, but with some caveats.

The appointment of the liquidator must be published in the Registry of Personal and Movable Property Rights (RDPRM) in order to inform third parties of the identity of the person authorized to represent the estate.

However, failure to publish this appointment does not render the appointment of the liquidator unenforceable against third parties. The appointment arises by operation of law or by the designation made by the heirs and exists independently of this publication requirement.

Publication in the RDPRM is nevertheless

strongly recommended
Request the notice of the liquidator's appointment online.

, as it facilitates dealings with financial institutions, government authorities, and other parties called upon to deal with the estate, by allowing them to

quickly verify the liquidator’s identity
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