Intestate successions CDMX require a specific legal process when someone dies without leaving a will. An intestate succession specialist lawyer can resolve this situation efficiently.
What is an intestate succession?
Definition and characteristics
An intestate succession occurs when a person dies without leaving a valid will. The process includes:
- Legal determination of heirs
- Distribution according to inheritance law
- Family patrimony protection
- Resolution of succession conflicts
Updated legal process 2025
Required documentation
Fundamental documents required:
- Certified death certificate
- Heirs' birth certificates
- Real estate property documents
- Official kinship proofs
Succession process stages
- Succession report before competent authority
- Heirs' meeting for initial agreements
- Executor designation judicial or family
- Complete inventory and appraisal of assets
According to the Superior Court of Justice CDMX, 85% of cases are resolved successfully with specialized advice.
For complex intestate succession cases, consult our legal specialists with proven experience in succession law.
Legal requirements and costs 2025
Requirements to initiate process
- Be direct family member of deceased
- Legally document kinship
- Prove death with certification
- Demonstrate existence of assets
Approximate process investment
- Legal fees: from $15,000 MXN
- Court expenses: $5,000 MXN average
- Professional appraisals: according to patrimony
- Final deed registration: variable per case
- Total duration: 4-8 months average
Special cases and heir rights
Frequent complex situations
- Multiple heirs with conflicts
- Assets located in several states
- Deceased's pending debts
- Family businesses without structure
Heir rights
Legal preference order:
- Direct descendants (children)
- Ascendants (parents)
- Surviving spouse
- Siblings and collateral relatives
The Federal District Inheritance Law establishes specific percentages according to degree of kinship.