Succession & Inheritance

We draft legally valid wills under Costa Rican law and register them with the Registro Nacional to ensure enforceability and prevent future challenges to your testamentary wishes.

We structure your assets across jurisdictions to minimize tax exposure, shield wealth from creditors, and ensure a smooth transfer of your estate to future generations.

We guide beneficiaries through the Costa Rican probate court process, handling estate inventories, creditor claims, and the orderly distribution of assets according to the will or law.

We coordinate estate matters spanning multiple countries, harmonizing potentially conflicting inheritance laws to ensure your assets are distributed according to your intentions worldwide.

We establish fideicomisos to hold and transfer assets outside of probate, with clearly defined beneficiary terms, distribution schedules, and trustee obligations.

We advise on optimal beneficiary designations taking into account Costa Rica's forced heirship rules, which may require a portion of your estate to pass to certain family members.

While Costa Rica does not impose an inheritance tax, we help you plan for tax obligations that may arise in your home country and structure your estate to minimize the overall tax burden.

We establish legal guardianship for minors or incapacitated persons through Costa Rican family courts, ensuring proper protection and representation for vulnerable individuals.