How to process a will?

September: Month of the Testament

If you have ever considered that it is time to make a will but you know exactly how, we recommend that you visit one Notary in Mazatlán, but first, you need to have knowledge of the subject, so here we tell you what types of wills exist.

The will encompasses and breaks down a person's will as to how their assets should be distributed at the time of their death; it is vital to take into account the numerous advantages of making a will before a notary because of the legal security it provides and the problems it can avoid.

What is needed to process a will?

• Fill out an application.
• To be seventeen years old.
• Full use of their mental powers.
• Clear manifestation of his will.
• The testator can draw up a list of the assets he is going to inherit and their location. This data is not necessary if a universal heir is named.
• Provide your general data: name, surname, place and date of birth, marital status -specify under which property regime to be married -, nationality, occupation and current residence.
• Submit a copy of the birth certificate.
• Present an original and copy of an official identification with photograph and signature, passport, military service record, driver's license, and others.

Types of wills you can make at a notary in Mazatlán

Open Public Will

The testator will clearly express his will. The notary will write the clauses of the will, strictly subject to the requirements of the testator and will read them aloud so that the latter expresses his agreement, then the testator, the notary and, if necessary, the witnesses and the interpreter sign the writing, clarifying the place, date and time when it is made and delivered.

Closed Public Will

In accordance with the law, the notary will attest to the granting of the will. It must in turn be signed by the testator, the witnesses and the notary in question, who must print their corresponding stamp on it. Once the will is closed and authorized, it will be delivered, and the notary will record in his book the place, date and year of authorization of such document.

Simplified Public Will

This may change its name depending on each State, the Public Notary  attests to the legal act in which the person acquires a property and indicates their heirs or legatees in the same public title of acquisition.

At the same time, it will make the will notice and will be integrated into the Database of the National System for the Registration of Will Notices. The will notice shall include information regarding:

-Name and general data of the testator.
-Parent data.
-Data of the instrument (type of will, volume, place of grant, number of writing, date and even the existence of irrevocable clauses will be documented, without disclosing their content).
-Data from thePublic Notary (notary number, federal entity, municipality and type of Notary).
-Data of the notice in the federal entity (internal control number, competent authority, date of registration, federal entity and municipality).

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