Renunciation of inheritance rights

Renunciation of Inheritance Rights

 

The renunciation of inheritance is the act through which a person explicitly and clearly expresses their desire to reject the portion of the estate that corresponds to them in the succession. Only those with the capacity to dispose of their property can renounce an inheritance. In the case of minors or others lacking legal capacity, the renunciation is made by those who exercise parental authority or guardianship, provided they have judicial authorization, as per Articles 1653 and 1654 of the Civil Code for the Federal District.

The renunciation of the inheritance cannot be partial, conditional, or subject to deadlines. It must be explicit and made in writing before a judge or by means of a public instrument granted before a notary, when the heir is not in the jurisdiction of the court, as stipulated in Article 1661 of the Civil Code for the Federal District.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Fill out the application form.
  2. Valid passport of the person renouncing the inheritance, voter ID (IFE), military service card, professional identification card.
  3. In the description of the matter in the notarial act request, specify the full name of the decedent, the role of the grantor in the succession (heir or legatee), the type of succession (testamentary or intestate), and the court or notary public office where the succession is being processed.
  4. Payment of consular fees in cash. See consular service fees.

PROCEDURE:
Once you have the complete documentation, send photocopies to the Consulate either by postal mail or in digital format via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Once the complete documentation is received and verified, the Consulate will contact you to set a date and time for signing the deed.

On the day of your appointment, proceed as follows:

  • Appearance of the person renouncing the inheritance.
  • Presentation of all original documents.
  • Payment of consular services in cash on the day of the appointment at the Consulate. See consular service fees.