The creditors in the Estate
A creditor is a person who, has a claim that he wants to collect against the deceased. Before proceeding to a collection process, it is necessary to be sure that the creditor has presented his claim before the probate or estate process as an interested third party. The debt will be
Parents as Legitimate Heirs
An estate in Costa Rica can occur under the provisions of a Will that, should establish the heirs and legatees. In the absence of this last will, article 572 of the Civil Code determines who -by law-are the legal heirs of the estate. It provides different degrees of inheritance according
Estate proceedings and successions: Protecting the Minors and the Incompetent
In estate proceedings there are people whose limited capacity has special provision by law that provides them a wide range of protection. Thus, in the case of minors, it is sought that their interests be protected by the National Children's Welfare office (PANI). This is mandatory even though there is an