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Testate succession
There is a valid will. We handle the testate probate proceeding, the declaration of heirs and the execution of the testator's will through to the delivery of the assets.
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Recover the inheritance that is rightfully yours, without family disputes.
Testate and intestate successions, contested probate proceedings, will contests and adjudication of assets. Every inheritance has a solution.
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What we resolve
Probate and succession services in Mexico City.
A mishandled inheritance divides families and freezes estates for years. At Bissu Abogados, S.C., we handle testate and intestate successions and contested probate proceedings through to the adjudication and title transfer of the assets. We make an honest assessment of the case: whether it is best to open the succession before a notary or through litigation, always based on what is most effective for your family.
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Intestate succession
There is no will. We determine the rightful heirs under the Civil Code (spouse, children, ascendants) and file the intestate probate proceeding.
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Contested probate proceeding
When there is a dispute among heirs, occupied assets or opposing interests, we represent the client in court to resolve the contingency in the succession and protect their rights.
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Will contest and annulment
A will executed with formal defects, alleged incapacity of the testator, or fraud within the family. We seek its annulment and advance the intestate proceeding in parallel.
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Adjudication and title transfer of assets
Declaration of heirs, inventory and appraisal, partition and adjudication of real estate and accounts in the heirs' names. From the opening of the succession through to notarial title transfer.
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Wills and estate planning
Drafting of wills and estate structures that protect the family from a succession dispute across the generations to come.
Is your case one of these? A 20-minute call will clarify it.
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How we handle your case.
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Free initial consultation
A 20-minute meeting with a specialist lawyer. An honest reading of the case: whether the notarial route or a probate proceeding is best, and which documents are needed.
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Written assessment
An analysis with the recommended route, the heirs to be proven, the assets in the estate, the estimated timelines and the fees for the proceeding.
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Filing and probate proceeding
Filing of the succession, declaration of heirs, appointment of the executor, inventory and appraisal, and representation at hearings and incidental motions.
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Partition and adjudication
Partition plan, adjudication of assets to the heirs, and notarial title transfer and registration with the Public Registry.
Do not leave the inheritance stalled another month.
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Who handles your case.
In inheritance matters, a specialist lawyer leads the case from start to finish.
Adolfo Julián Vargas Alvarado
Socio Jr.
Litigio Civil, Constitucional y Familiar.
Samuel Bissu Bazbaz
Socio fundador y Director
Concursos Mercantiles, Mediación y Arbitraje.
What clients say
Testimonials from clients of Bissu Abogados, S.C.
Recibimos resolución del SAT con crédito fiscal y 72 horas para responder. Adolfo redactó el amparo con suspensión esa misma tarde, lo presentó al día siguiente. La cuenta no se congeló.
Controller · PYME importadora · amparo fiscal, 2024
Caso de custodia internacional bajo Convenio de La Haya. Adolfo coordinó con counsel en Estados Unidos, mantuvo a mi hijo en México y resolvió en seis meses. Hizo lo técnico y lo humano bien.
Cliente · sustracción internacional · 2024
Llevamos un litigio mercantil complejo donde la contraparte intentó concurso simulado. Samuel diseñó la oposición, demostró mala fe y recuperamos la cartera completa. Tres años después, sigue siendo nuestro abogado de cabecera.
Director General · grupo industrial mexicano · caso resuelto 2023
Frequently asked questions
What people ask.
The fastest way to resolve your question is a free 20-minute call with a lawyer.
Book your free call→A succession without conflict among heirs, with complete documentation, can be resolved in roughly 6 to 12 months, and may even be processed through the notarial route when all heirs agree and are of legal age. When there is a dispute among heirs, a will contest or occupied assets, the contested probate proceeding can extend to 14 to 24 months or more. At the initial consultation we provide a realistic estimate for the specific case.
When there is no will, the intestate or legal succession is opened. The Civil Code defines the order of heirs: first the descendants (children) and the spouse or common-law partner, then the ascendants (parents) and, failing them, collateral relatives up to a certain degree. An intestate probate proceeding is filed in which a judge issues the declaration of heirs before distributing the assets.
Yes, when there is legal cause. A will may be declared void if it was executed without the legal formalities, if the testator lacked capacity at the time of making it, or if there was fraud, duress or deceit. The contest is brought through the courts and, in many cases, it is advisable to open the intestate probate proceeding in parallel. At the initial consultation we review whether the contest is viable before litigating.
The executor is the person in charge of representing the succession, preparing the inventory, administering the assets and carrying out the partition. If there is a will, the testator appoints them; if there is none, or the appointee declines, the heirs name them or, failing that, the judge does. The executor is accountable for their administration and must render accounts. When there is conflict among heirs, the appointment of the executor is often one of the first points in dispute.
The cost depends on the route (notarial or judicial), the number of heirs, the type of assets and whether there is conflict. The 20-minute initial consultation is free. The fees for the proceeding are presented in writing before the client decides to engage us, with no surprise charges during the process.
Yes. Bissu Abogados, S.C., handles successions involving assets located anywhere in the Mexican Republic. We have broad coverage through correspondent lawyers in the jurisdictions where the litigation takes place.
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Your inheritance will not resolve itself.
Every month that passes, the family estate stays frozen. A 20-minute call with a specialist lawyer tells you whether your inheritance case has a path and what it is.
Availability
This week
Format
Video or phone · also in person in Mexico City
Cost
Free initial consultation
Confidentiality
Attorney-client privilege from the first contact
Initial consultation
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· 20 minutes
- 20-minute meeting · video or phone
- Case review with a specialist lawyer
- An honest reading: whether there is a path and what it is
- Estimate of the case timeline and fees
Bissu Abogados, S.C. · Av. Prado Norte 365 · Lomas de Chapultepec · Mexico City