Thanks to Lorna Gail and the IWC (International Women’s Club) for the work put into the document many years ago! 

Not a favourite topic or well discussed event or planned event but it can happen.  You must have your paperwork in order for you and survivors to have a seamless event. 

A will from any other country is not valid in Mexico.  A Last Will and Testament needs to be in place for your survivors.  

Living Will  

A Living Will was passed into law in the Yucatan in 2008. If you are of legal age you can have a LIving Will prepared by a lawyer and stamped and signed by a Notary. 

You will need your marriage certificate translated. 

If you own property (real estate) through a fideicomiso, the transfer of this property to your designated beneficiary is already taken care of in that document but check. 

Apostille refers to the legalization of a document for international use under terms of the 1961 Hague Convention. 

Cremation requires the approval of a family member or a document which clearly indicates that it is your wish to be cremated. 

If all is in order you do not have to notify the police.