Inheritance that crosses borders.
Estates with assets in Argentina and heirs living abroad. I coordinate the two jurisdictions and stay with you from the opening of the case to the closing of the probate.
The typical cases foreign clients come to me for.
A relative died in Argentina
Your father, your mother or a relative with dual citizenship passed away in Argentina. There are houses, land or bank accounts to settle. The family abroad does not know where to start. I open the probate in Argentina and guide you step by step.
You discovered you inherited in Argentina
A grandparent who emigrated in the 1950s left assets that were never transferred. You are now an heir and need to regularise the title, tax and probate situation in Argentina. It can be done. I explain how it works.
A family with dual citizenship
Your family has branches in both countries. Advance estate planning — coordinated wills, gifts, foundations — can drastically simplify the future for your children or heirs.
The path in four stages.
Power of attorney and documents
You sign a power of attorney before a notary in your country (apostilled, translated) that lets me represent you in Argentina. We gather the documents needed from abroad: death certificate, family status certificate, any will.
Opening the probate in Argentina
I file the case with the competent court in Argentina (usually that of the decedent's last domicile). An administrator is appointed if needed, the assets are inventoried, and the shares are calculated under the applicable Argentine or foreign law.
Tax and title formalities
Payment of Argentine succession taxes, registration with the property registries, regularisation with the banks. Coordination with your accountant or notary abroad for the parallel formalities in your country.
Transfer and closing
Sale of the Argentine real estate if you wish, repatriation of funds (through the steps of Argentine foreign-exchange rules), final registration and archiving of the file. I hand you a full copy of everything.
What to expect.
Timelines
8–18 months for standard cases, up to 24 months for complex ones (more assets, more heirs, disputes). I give you a realistic estimate at the initial consultation, after reviewing the documents.
Costs
I work on a fixed quote or in stages, depending on the case. Free initial consultation of 20–30 minutes. Argentine expenses (court fees, succession taxes, sworn translations, apostilles) are always quoted separately. See the fees page for details.
Documents to prepare.
Death certificate
Apostilled for use abroad.
Family status certificate
To identify the lawful heirs.
Any will
Of the decedent, original or notarised copy.
Identity document
Yours (passport or ID) and that of the other heirs.
Documents on the Argentine assets
Title deeds, bank statements, if you already have access.
If you do not have everything, that is fine. We start with what you have.
Your lawyer at home stays the reference.
For the part of the case governed by the law of your own country — the inheritance or estate-tax filing with your tax authority, any proceedings before your national courts, probate of the will before a local notary — you need a lawyer or notary in your country. I work case by case, directly, with the professional you choose. If you do not have a trusted one, I can suggest contacts through my network, but the choice is always yours.
Frequently asked questions.
How long does probate take in Argentina?
Do I have to travel to Argentina for the case?
What happens if there are several heirs and we do not agree?
How much does the case cost?
Can I do everything in English, or do I need to learn Spanish terms?
Want to find out if I can help?
Write to me with the essential details of the case. The first consultation is free.