Legal procedure by which it is determined who the legal heirs of a deceased person are when there is no will that clearly indicates the distribution of his or her assets and properties. This process is essential for hereditary succession and the transfer of the deceased's assets to their legal successors.

Documentation necessary to prepare an act of declaration of intestate heirs.

1.- Literal certificate of death of the deceased.

2.- Certificate from the General Registry of Acts of Last Will. If you do not have it, it is requested from the notary office.

3.- Literal certificate of marriage of the deceased.

4.- Literal certificate of death of the spouse of the deceased and the predeceased children. (if applicable).

5.- Birth certificate of the deceased.

6.- Family book.

7.- Literal birth certificate(s) of the deceased's children.

8.- Original ID of the deceased.

9.- Registration certificate if there is no DNI of the deceased or the address is not the one that appears on the DNI.

10.- DNI of two people who knew the deceased and who are not heirs.

11.- DNI of the heir who signs the minutes.

12.-DNI of all heirs, their address, marital status and profession. Check that everyone is of legal age.

Civil Registry certificates, if they do not have them, can also be requested from the notary office.

THESE DOCUMENTS ARE DESIGNED FOR THE CASES OF THE DEATH OF A PERSON WITH CHILDREN. FOR OTHER ASSUMPTIONS, CONTACT THE NOTARY OFFICE IN ADVANCE.