Wills in the Dominican Republic: Between the Deceased’s Wishes and the Limits of the Law

By Virgilio Santana Ripoll

Few legal decisions are as personal as deciding what will happen to our assets after death. However, in the Dominican Republic, there is still a certain cultural reluctance to discuss wills. The decision is put off, in the hope that “the children will come to an agreement,” or it is simply assumed that the law will adequately resolve any unresolved matters we leave behind. Continue reading “Wills in the Dominican Republic: Between the Deceased’s Wishes and the Limits of the Law” →