Renunciation of inheritance
An heir formally declares that they renounce, or repudiate, the inheritance they're entitled to. Among other things, it keeps you from carrying the debts of the deceased; but there are three rules you need to understand very well first.
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- You tell us about your case. It's free.
- We send you the price in writing, within 1 to 3 hours.
- You decide. If it works for you, we start. If not, you delete it with one click and pay nothing.
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Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- For the heir who doesn't want to accept an inheritance, especially when it brings debts that exceed the assets, and for anyone who'd rather not get involved in an estate they're entitled to
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Clear explanation of the rules and consequences of repudiating.
- Check that the estate is open.
- Drafting of the renunciation or repudiation in proper form.
- Scheduling of the appointment at the Notaría Pública (government notary office).
- Support on signing day.
Does not include
- Renouncing before the death (it isn't possible under the law).
- Handling the inheritance tax return (filed with SENIAT, Venezuela's tax and customs authority) for the other heirs.
- The official notary fees, which are paid separately per page.
Add to your procedure
Check it and we include it in your quote. You decide at the end.
What you need
Check off what you already have. You don't need everything to request your quote.
You have 0 of 4.
- Proof of the death of the deceased (death certificate)
- Documents showing that you're an heir
- Your details
- And your valid cédula (Venezuelan ID card), because you must appear and sign in person before the notary
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 2 to 4 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us your case
You tell us about your case and we explain the consequences of repudiating.
You do this - Step 2
We check the estate
We confirm the estate is open and draft the repudiation in proper form.
We do this - Step 3
You sign
We schedule the appointment and you sign with your cédula before the notary.
You do this - Result
Done
We hand you the authenticated repudiation.
You receive it
We check that the estate is open, draft the repudiation and you sign it before the notary, a public official.
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The official notary fee. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment has two parts, and we tell you about each one separately. Our base professional fee, from $45, for explaining the rules, checking that the estate is open, drafting the repudiation in proper form and handling the authentication
The official notary fee, which is calculated per page and paid in bolívares at the official BCV (Central Bank of Venezuela) exchange rate on the day of the procedure Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if the deceased left more debts than assets and I don't renounce?
You inherit the debts too. The formal renunciation is what takes you out of that estate and protects your own assets.
Can I renounce before the person dies?
No, only after the estate is opened.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $45, covers drafting and authentication; the official notary fee is separate, and the inheritance tax return for the other heirs is handled as a separate service.
Can I change my mind or keep part of it?
Keeping part of it, no, because repudiation is total. And as a rule it's final; you could only accept later if your right hasn't lapsed (10 years) and no other heir has accepted.
Does it free me from the deceased's debts?
Yes, that's its main effect.
What if I'd rather inherit without putting my own assets at risk?
Ask us about the benefit of inventory.
About this procedure
Renouncing an inheritance, technically called repudiation (repudiación), is the act in which an heir formally declares that they don't accept the inheritance they're entitled to. It's a unilateral, voluntary and free legal act, with an important retroactive effect: whoever repudiates is considered never to have been an heir. The most common reason to renounce is to avoid carrying the debts of the deceased: when an inheritance brings more liabilities than assets, or when the heir simply doesn't want to get involved in the estate, repudiation sets them free. That said, as honest lawyers, there are three rules we explain upfront before you decide. First: you can't renounce an inheritance before the person dies; renunciation is only possible once the estate is opened, that is, after the death. Second: as a rule, repudiation is final; you could only accept later if your right hasn't lapsed (10 years) and no other heir has accepted. Third: the renunciation is total; you can't keep the good and reject the bad, because the inheritance is accepted or repudiated as a whole. One more protection point: if an heir renounces to harm their own creditors, those creditors can challenge the renunciation. We explain all of this, check that the estate is open, draft the repudiation in proper form and get it authenticated. If what you want to give up is a specific right and not an entire inheritance, take a look at the Waiver of rights.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code)
- Three golden rules we tell you before you sign. You can only renounce after the death, as a rule it's final and it's total
- And if the debts are your worry but you don't want to lose the assets, let's talk about accepting with benefit of inventory, which may be a better option than repudiating
We guarantee our service, not what the agency decides. If something depends on them, we tell you clearly and in time.
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