Hello everyone,
Managing or preparing for a death in Colombia is a complex process that requires a thorough understanding of the laws and procedures in place in Colombia.
This situation raises several questions:
What are the steps to take to retrieve the belongings of a deceased loved one in Colombia?
What are the resources or specialised institutions available to assist in this process? What types of services can they offer in this context?
In the case of a will, how can one ensure that it is recognised and respected in Colombia? What challenges arise from differences in legislation?
Who should be informed first of the death of a loved one in Colombia? What are the most effective communication channels for notifying relatives and institutions?
What are the implications for dependent visas, such as those for spouses and children, when the visa holder passes away in Colombia? What steps need to be taken to address this situation?
Please feel free to share any information you find useful and your experiences on this topic.
Thank you for your contribution.
The Expat.com Team
Coping with loss in Colombia
My junk I can.leave to.my partner if she iis still around when I croak or they can take it to the junk yard for I care.
My body mu sister can arrange.with my friends
What a morbid topic
@nico peligro My sister in law recently informed me that she has placed my wife and myself on her burial policy. I didn't know you could do that, although my mother in law was taken care of by a similar arrangement by my brother in law. I don't plan to accrue much as of the moment.
IF I do buy property in the future I will investigate and arrange carefully. My understanding is that if my wife dies her sisters and their children are in line for half the property before me IF we don't have a will. Is it true? IDreallyK.
lpd
This article attempts to explain what happens without a will, in Colombia. Basically I think you are correct, your wife's blood relatives are in line to receive half the property.
The article points out that making a will can be easier, in the end, than not making one, for the surviving family members. In any case, consult a competent Colombian lawyer!
@OsageArcher Here is another link to a good article.
https://getvico.com/blog/es/proceso-de- … -colombia/
There is a lot of really good information on that blog page about Colombia.
regards,
elp
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