Why make a Costa Rican will if you own assets in the country

Many foreigners with a home, a business or accounts in Costa Rica assume that the will they signed in their home country will take care of everything. In practice, enforcing it here can be more complicated than it seems.

The problem with a foreign will

For a will made abroad to take effect on assets in Costa Rica, it usually has to go through a recognition process before the country's courts. That process can be long and costly, and in the meantime your heirs cannot use the assets.

What a Costa Rican will provides

A will made in Costa Rica for your assets in the country lets them pass to your heirs through a simpler process, which in many cases can be handled before a notary. It can also be coordinated with the will from your home country so that both complement each other without contradictions.

How we help

• We review what assets you have in Costa Rica and how they are registered.
• We explain your options according to your family situation.
• We draft your will and execute it before a notary.

Check your insurance too

Protecting your investment also means planning for the unexpected. A suitable policy, defined through a risk analysis, complements the planning of your estate.