Wills & Testaments
Drafting a valid Colombian will for your assets here, coordinated with any will you hold abroad to avoid conflicts.
Estate & Inheritance · Bilingual Attorneys · Colombia
Estate Planning & Inheritance Lawyer in Colombia for Foreigners
If you own assets in Colombia or need to settle the estate of a relative here, our English-speaking attorneys handle wills, succession and cross-border inheritance — so your property passes to the right people, clearly and in your language.
English-speaking attorneys
Cross-border estates
Nationwide & remote
How we help
Estate and inheritance matters we handle in Colombia
When someone owns property in more than one country, inheritance gets complicated fast. We help foreigners plan ahead and help families abroad settle a relative's estate in Colombia — in English.
Succession / Probate
The proceso de sucesión to transfer a deceased person's property (real estate, accounts, shares) to the rightful heirs.
Cross-Border Estates
Coordinating an inheritance with assets and heirs in more than one country, so the Colombian part is settled correctly.
Recognition of Foreign Wills
Making a will granted abroad effective over Colombian assets, including the exequatur process where required.
Heirs Abroad
We represent heirs living outside Colombia through a power of attorney, so they need not travel to claim their share.
Transfer of Colombian Property
Registering inherited real estate and assets into the heirs' names before the notary and public registry.
Why international clients choose us
A Colombian law firm that speaks your language
Everything in English
Wills, filings and updates explained in plain English, so you understand exactly how your estate is arranged.
Cross-border know-how
We routinely coordinate Colombian succession with estates and heirs located in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Handled remotely
You do not need to travel. We act on a power of attorney and manage the notary and registry steps in Colombia for you.
How it works
Four simple steps
01
Consultation
Tell us about the assets and heirs by WhatsApp, call or email. We assess it and explain your options in English.
02
Documents & heirs
We identify heirs and assets, gather certificates and any will, and coordinate translations and apostille.
03
Succession & filing
We conduct the succession before a notary or judge and defend each heir's rightful share.
04
Transfer & registration
We register the inherited assets into the heirs' names and deliver the completed transfer.
Consultation
Speak with an English-speaking inheritance lawyer
Tell us about the estate or the assets you want to plan for, and we will get back to you with a clear assessment — no obligation.
✓ Reply within 24 hours
✓ 100% confidential
✓ No obligation
Phone / WhatsApp:
+57 311 465 9315
Frequently asked questions
Inheritance in Colombia for foreigners
A relative died owning property in Colombia. What do we do?
Colombian assets must be transferred through a succession (proceso de sucesión), before a notary or a judge. We identify the heirs, gather the documents and conduct the process so the property is legally registered in the heirs' names.
Do the heirs need to travel to Colombia?
No. Heirs abroad can grant a power of attorney at a consulate or apostilled, and we represent them throughout the succession without them travelling.
Is my will from another country valid over my Colombian assets?
A foreign will can have effect over Colombian assets, but it usually needs to be recognized here, sometimes through an exequatur. To avoid delays, many foreigners also grant a separate Colombian will for their local assets. We advise on the best approach.
Does Colombia have forced-heirship rules?
Yes. Colombian law reserves a portion of the estate for certain close relatives (legitimate heirs), which limits how freely you can distribute assets. We plan your estate within those rules to reflect your wishes as much as possible.
How long does a succession take in Colombia?
It depends on whether it is handled by notary (faster, when heirs agree) or by a judge (when there is dispute), and on the assets involved. We give you a realistic timeline after reviewing your case.
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