Estate Administration
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Appointment of Guardian (Australia)
An Appointment of Guardian is a legal document used to appoint a trusted person to make personal, lifestyle, and healthcare decisions on behalf of an adult who has impaired decision-making capacity. This incapacity may arise from dementia, an acquired brain injury, an intellectual disability, a mental illness, or any other medical condition that affects the person's ability to understand, retain, and weigh information relevant to a decision and to communicate their decision. In Australia, the appointment of guardians for adults with impaired capacity is governed by state and territory guardianship legislation, administered by specialist civil and administrative tribunals. In New South Wales, the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW) provides the framework for plenary and limited guardianship orders. Section 6 of the Act provides that the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) may appoint a guardian for a person who has a disability and, as a result of that disability, is totally or partially incapable of managing their person. In Queensland, the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 (QLD) establishes the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) as the decision-making body for guardianship and administration orders. In Victoria, the Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 (VIC) governs guardianship, with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) having jurisdiction. Western Australia uses the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA), South Australia the Guardianship and Administration Act 1993 (SA), Tasmania the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995 (TAS), the ACT the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991 (ACT), and the Northern Territory the Adult Guardianship Act 1988 (NT). A guardian appointed under these Acts has authority to make decisions about the personal, lifestyle, and healthcare matters of the represented person — including decisions about where they live, what medical treatment they receive, what support services they access, and day-to-day care arrangements. A guardian does not have authority over financial and property matters; those are handled by a financial administrator or attorney under a separate regime (such as an Enduring Power of Attorney or an administration order from the relevant tribunal). The scope of guardianship may be plenary (full guardianship, covering all personal and healthcare decisions) or limited (covering only specified functions, such as healthcare decisions or accommodation decisions). Most tribunals prefer limited guardianship orders that are proportionate to the person's actual needs, preserving as much autonomy and independence as possible for the represented person. Guardians in Australia have broad legal obligations. They must act in the best interests of the represented person, promote and protect the person's rights and wellbeing, encourage the person to participate in decisions to the greatest extent consistent with their capacity, give effect to the person's known wishes and values where possible, and avoid conflicts of interest. Guardians are accountable to the appointing tribunal and may be required to report on their exercise of guardianship functions. This document serves as a formal record of the proposed appointment, the Guardian's acceptance, the scope of the appointment, and the wishes and circumstances of the represented person. It is designed to accompany an application to the relevant tribunal for a formal guardianship order, or to record the appointment where the parties wish to document the arrangement prior to or in lieu of a formal tribunal process. Note that in most Australian jurisdictions, a formal tribunal order is required for guardianship to have binding legal effect, and the affected person, their family members, and other interested persons must be notified of any application. Where a person still has capacity and wishes to plan for future incapacity, they may instead make an Enduring Power of Attorney (covering financial matters) and an Advance Care Directive (covering healthcare wishes and the appointment of a substitute decision-maker), which operate without the need for tribunal proceedings. The Appointment of Guardian document is most relevant where the person has already lost capacity and a trusted person needs to be formally appointed by a tribunal, or where a family member is seeking to document and regularise informal guardianship arrangements with a view to making a tribunal application. This template should be reviewed by a solicitor or a community legal centre specialising in guardianship before submission to NCAT, VCAT, QCAT, or the relevant tribunal in your state or territory.
Superannuation Beneficiary Designation Form (Australia)
Create an Australian superannuation death benefit nomination form covering binding and non-binding nominations. Complies with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) and SIS Regulations 1994 regulation 6.17A. Nominate up to three dependants or your legal personal representative, with two-witness execution requirements and three-year lapsing rules.
Estate Distribution Agreement (Australia)
Document the agreed distribution of a deceased estate among beneficiaries in Australia. Covers asset allocation, executors' duties, consent of beneficiaries, and release of the executor from liability. Compliant with state Succession Acts and probate requirements.
Estate Planning Checklist (Australia)
A comprehensive Australian estate planning checklist covering Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, superannuation death benefit nomination, testamentary trust, asset register, digital assets, and review schedule. References NSW Succession Act 2006, VIC Powers of Attorney Act 2014, SIS Regulations 1994, and all relevant state legislation.
Appointment of Executor (Executor Nomination) — Australia
Create a formal Australian Appointment of Executor (Executor Nomination) to formally nominate one or more persons to administer your estate after your death. This document covers the testator's details and declaration, primary executor appointment with full powers including probate application, asset collection, debt payment, tax lodgement, and distribution, optional substitute executor appointment, additional powers beyond standard statutory powers under state Trustee Acts, executor remuneration provisions (voluntary, professional fees, or court commission), renunciation rights under applicable Succession Acts (NSW Succession Act 2006, VIC Administration and Probate Act 1958, QLD Succession Act 1981, and equivalents in other states), executor acceptance provisions, and two-witness execution requirements. Suitable for individuals who need to formally document their executor nomination alongside or separately from their will.
Farm Succession Plan (Australia)
Create a Farm Succession Plan for transferring an Australian family farming business to the next generation. Covers CGT small business concessions (ITAA 1997 Div 152), stamp duty exemptions for family farm transfers, retirement provision, family equity, and estate planning integration. Suitable for all Australian states.
Inheritance Agreement (Deed of Family Arrangement) — Australia
Create an Australian Deed of Family Arrangement (Inheritance Agreement) — a legally binding agreement between the beneficiaries of a deceased estate to vary, redirect, or restructure the distribution of estate assets. This comprehensive deed covers deceased person identification, estate administration basis (will or intestacy), executor and administrator details, grant of probate references, full beneficiary party identification, original distribution under the will or Succession Act intestacy rules, agreed varied distribution including specific asset allocations, mutual consideration and release provisions, optional release of family provision claims under applicable Succession Acts (NSW Succession Act 2006, VIC Administration and Probate Act 1958, QLD Succession Act 1981), stamp duty acknowledgement under state Duties Acts, CGT implications under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth), representations and warranties, and full execution provisions. Suitable for families seeking to resolve estate disputes, restructure inheritance for tax efficiency, or accommodate changed family circumstances.
Living Trust Deed (Inter Vivos Trust) — Australia
Create an Australian Living Trust Deed — also known as an Inter Vivos Trust — to manage and protect your assets during your lifetime and transfer them to your beneficiaries upon your death, avoiding the delays and costs of probate. This comprehensive deed covers the settlor, individual or corporate trustee, successor trustee appointment, primary and remainder beneficiaries, initial trust property, revocable versus irrevocable structure, 80-year vesting date compliance under state perpetuity legislation, trustee duties and powers under the applicable state Trustee Act, stamp duty and CGT implications, and ATO registration requirements including TFN and ABN. Suitable for individuals seeking estate planning certainty, asset protection, and seamless succession without a grant of probate.
Testamentary Trust Will (Australia)
Create a Testamentary Trust Will for Australia that establishes a discretionary trust upon your death. Achieve income-splitting for minor beneficiaries at adult marginal tax rates under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) s.102AG, capital gains tax advantages, and flexible distribution to your family. Includes trustee appointment, beneficiary class, vesting provisions, and two-witness execution under state Succession Acts.
Trust Agreement (General Purpose) — Australia
Create a comprehensive Australian Trust Agreement for a wide range of general purposes including investment management, asset holding, estate planning, and property protection. This flexible trust document covers settlor and trustee identification, optional co-trustee appointment, full beneficiary class definition, discretionary or fixed distribution methods, trustee investment powers under the applicable state Trustee Act, accounting and ATO reporting obligations, trustee removal and succession mechanisms (appointor or beneficiary vote), 80-year vesting date compliance under state perpetuity legislation, stamp duty and CGT notifications, and governing law provisions. Suitable for individuals, families, and businesses seeking a customisable trust structure that can be adapted to a variety of asset management and estate planning goals.
Donation with Charge Brazil (Doação com Encargo)
A Donation with Charge (Doação com Encargo) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Art. 553 and Arts. 538–564, allowing the donor to transfer assets to a donee subject to a specific obligation (encargo) enforceable by the donor, heirs, or the Public Ministry.
Inheritance Renunciation Brazil (Renúncia à Herança)
Inheritance Renunciation (Renúncia à Herança) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Arts. 1.804–1.813, allowing an heir to formally renounce their share of the estate through a public deed at a Cartório de Notas or judicial declaration before the Vara de Sucessões.
Appointment of Guardian (Canada)
Create a Canadian Appointment of Guardian document to designate a trusted person to care for your minor children if you die or become incapacitated. Compatible with provincial legislation including Ontario's Children's Law Reform Act, BC's Family Law Act, and Alberta's Guardianship and Trusteeship Act.
Binding Death Benefit Nomination (Canada)
Create a Canadian Binding Death Benefit Nomination to direct pension plan death benefits to specified beneficiaries, bypassing the estate and probate. Compatible with federally regulated pension plans under the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 and provincial pension legislation.
Estate Distribution Agreement (Canada)
Formalize how an estate is distributed among Canadian beneficiaries. Allows heirs to agree on asset allocation outside of a will, with consideration for probate, CRA clearance certificates, and provincial succession laws.
Estate Trustee Designation (Canada)
A formal designation of an estate trustee (executor) for a Canadian estate, establishing the trustee's authority, powers, compensation, and obligations under provincial trustee legislation and the terms of a will.
Probate Application (Canada)
A probate application (application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee) to validate a will and authorize the estate trustee to administer a deceased person's estate in Canada under provincial estate law.
Small Estate Declaration (Canada)
A statutory declaration used to claim and distribute a small estate in Canada without formal probate, confirming the declarant's entitlement as executor or next-of-kin and the value of the estate falls within provincial small estate limits.
Acceptance of Inheritance with Benefit of Inventory Chile
A formal Aceptación con Beneficio de Inventario for Chile — governed by Código Civil Articles 1247–1255 — by which an heir formally accepts an inheritance while limiting personal liability for estate debts to the value of the inherited assets, requiring a solemn inventory before a Notario Público or Juzgado Civil.
Minor Asset Administration Agreement Chile
A Minor Asset Administration Agreement for Chile governed by the Código Civil Articles 243–260, by which parents or legal guardians (guardadores) document their authority and obligations to administer assets belonging to a minor child, including reporting obligations to the Juzgado de Familia and the framework for judicial authorization of transactions involving the minor's patrimonial rights.
Inheritance Advance Agreement Chile (Anticipo de Legítima)
A formal Anticipo de Legítima agreement for Chile — governed by Código Civil Articles 1198–1206 — documenting an advance transfer of assets to a forced heir (legitimario) that will be imputed to their future inheritance share (legítima rigorosa), with collation obligations and imputación rules.
Elderly Caregiver Agreement Chile
A formal Elderly Caregiver Agreement for Chile governed by Código Civil Article 1545 and Ley N° 20.584 on patients' rights, establishing the duties, compensation, schedule, and health responsibilities of a caregiver (cuidador) appointed to care for an elderly person (adulto mayor) in Chile.
Guardianship and Interdiction Chile (Curatela e Interdicción)
A Guardianship and Interdiction document for Chile under Código Civil Articles 456–528, establishing the legal framework for judicial interdiction of an incapacitated person and the appointment, duties, and obligations of a curador (guardian/conservator) to manage the interdicted person's affairs.
Mortis Causa Donation Agreement Chile
A Mortis Causa Donation Agreement for Chile governed by the Código Civil Articles 1010 and 1386–1441, by which a donor (donante) irrevocably transfers property to a donee (donatario) conditioned on the donor's death, executed before a Notario Público and subject to insinuación judicial when the value exceeds the legal threshold set by Chilean law.
Estate Partition Agreement Chile (Acuerdo de Partición de Herencia)
An Estate Partition Agreement (Acuerdo de Partición de Herencia) for Chile governed by Código Civil Articles 1317 through 1353, by which co-heirs (comuneros) voluntarily agree to divide and distribute the deceased's estate (comunidad hereditaria) among themselves, terminating the community of heirs without a formal judicial partition proceeding before a partidor (arbitrator) appointed by the courts.
Usufruct Agreement Chile (Constitución de Usufructo)
A Usufruct Agreement (Constitución de Usufructo) for Chile governed by Código Civil Articles 764–810, by which the owner (nudo propietario) grants the right to use and enjoy (usufructo) over real or personal property to a usufructuary (usufructuario), executed before a Notario Público and inscribed at the Conservador de Bienes Raíces where applicable.
Life Annuity Contract Chile (Renta Vitalicia)
A Life Annuity Contract (Renta Vitalicia) for Chile governed by Código Civil Articles 2264–2278, by which one party (deudor de la renta) undertakes to pay periodic payments to another (acreedor de la renta) for the duration of a specified life, in exchange for a capital transfer, executed before a Notario Público as an escritura pública.
Declaration of Family Home Chile (Declaración de Bien Familiar)
A Declaration of Family Home (Declaración de Bien Familiar) for Chile under Código Civil Articles 141–149, by which a spouse petitions the Juzgado de Familia to declare the family home and household goods as bienes familiares, restricting the owner-spouse's power to dispose of or encumber the property without the other spouse's consent.
Heir Declaration Chile (Declaración de Heredero)
An Heir Declaration (Declaración de Heredero) for Chile governed by Código Civil Articles 1183–1195 and Ley 19.903, by which heirs establish their legal right to succeed the deceased, accepted before a Notario Público or Juzgado de Letras and registered at the Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación.
Real Estate Donation Deed Chile
A Real Estate Donation Deed (Escritura de Donación de Bien Raíz) for Chile governed by the Código Civil Articles 1403 and 1781, and the Código Orgánico de Tribunales Article 420, by which a donor transfers ownership of a real property to a donee as a gratuitous act, executed as a public deed before a Notario Público, subject to judicial authorization (insinuación), Conservador de Bienes Raíces inscription, and Ley 16.271 donation tax payable to the SII.
Inheritance and Donation Tax Form Chile
An Inheritance and Donation Tax declaration form for Chile governed by Ley N.º 16.271 of 1965 and administered by the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), for heirs, legatees and donees to declare taxable assets received by succession or gratuitous transfer and calculate the progressive tax due to the Chilean Treasury.
Inheritance Estate Inventory Chile (Inventario de Bienes Hereditarios)
A formal Inheritance Estate Inventory for Chile — governed by Código Civil Articles 1253–1255 and Código de Procedimiento Civil Article 858 — listing all assets and liabilities of the deceased's estate to support the posesión efectiva process before the SRCeI or civil court.
Posesión Efectiva Application Chile
A formal Posesión Efectiva application for Chile — governed by Ley 19.903/2003 and administered by the SRCeI for intestate successions — that grants heirs official legal recognition of their inheritance rights and enables transfer of registered assets to heirs' names.
Inheritance Renunciation Chile (Renuncia de Herencia)
A formal Renuncia de Herencia document for Chile — governed by Código Civil Articles 1225–1239 — by which a legitimario or heir formally renounces their right to inherit from a deceased person's estate, producing irrevocable legal effects and transferring the renounced share to co-heirs by acrecimiento.
Acceptance of Inheritance with Benefit of Inventory Colombia (Aceptación de Herencia con Beneficio de Inventario)
An Acceptance of Inheritance with Benefit of Inventory (Aceptación de Herencia con Beneficio de Inventario) for Colombia governed by the Código Civil Articles 1304 through 1338, enabling an heir to accept a succession while limiting personal liability to the value of inherited assets, requiring a formal judicial inventory before a Juzgado de Familia or Notaría Pública under Decreto 1664 de 2015.
Estate Partition Agreement Colombia (Acta de Particion de Herencia)
An Estate Partition Agreement (Acta de Particion de Herencia) for Colombia governed by the Codigo Civil (CC) Articles 1374 through 1401 and Decreto Ley 960 de 1970, formally distributing the assets and liabilities of a deceased person's estate among rightful heirs (herederos) and legatees (legatarios) through notarial or judicial partition proceedings.
Minor Child's Asset Management Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Administración de Patrimonio de Menor de Edad)
A Minor Child's Asset Management Agreement (Acuerdo de Administración de Patrimonio de Menor de Edad) for Colombia governed by Código Civil Articles 288 through 315 and Ley 1098 de 2006 (Código de la Infancia y la Adolescencia), establishing the terms under which a parent, guardian, or court-appointed administrator manages the assets, investments, and financial interests of a minor child with oversight from the Defensoría de Familia and the Juez de Familia.
Hereditary Rights Sale Agreement Colombia (Contrato de Compraventa de Derechos Herenciales)
A Hereditary Rights Sale Agreement (Contrato de Compraventa de Derechos Herenciales) for Colombia governed by Código Civil Articles 1967, 1968, and 1857, enabling an heir to sell their undivided share in a succession estate (cuota herencial) to another heir or a third party, transferring the right to participate in the liquidación de la herencia.
Guardianship Agreement Petition Colombia (Acuerdo de Guarda y Curaduria)
A Guardianship Agreement Petition (Acuerdo de Guarda y Curaduria) for Colombia governed by the Codigo Civil Articles 428-654 and the Ley 1996 de 2019 (Estatuto de la Capacidad Legal), formally establishing protective guardianship (guarda) or curatorship (curaduria) for minors, persons with disabilities, or legally incapacitated adults before the Juzgado de Familia.
Inventory and Liquidation of Marital Community upon Death Colombia
An Inventory and Liquidation Agreement of the Marital Community (Sociedad Conyugal) upon Death for Colombia, governed by the Codigo Civil Articles 1774 through 1820 and Decreto Ley 960 de 1970, formally identifying, valuing, and distributing the jointly-owned marital assets (haberes sociales) and the surviving spouse's personal assets (bienes propios) before initiating the hereditary partition among heirs.
Certificate of Survival / Life Certificate Colombia (Certificado de Supervivencia)
A Certificate of Survival (Certificado de Supervivencia) for Colombia confirming that a pension beneficiary is alive, required by Colpensiones and private AFP funds under Ley 100 de 1993 for periodic verification of active pension status to prevent fraudulent pension payments to deceased recipients.
Assignment of Inheritance Rights Colombia (Cesion de Derechos Herenciales)
An Assignment of Inheritance Rights (Cesion de Derechos Herenciales) for Colombia governed by the Codigo Civil Articles 1967-1972 and 1377, through which an heir formally transfers their undivided share of the estate to another person before partition, executed as a public deed before a notario publico.
Donation of Assets Colombia (Contrato de Donación de Bienes)
A Donation of Assets (Contrato de Donación) document for Colombia governed by Articles 1443–1493 of the Código Civil colombiano and Decreto 960 de 1970, formalizing the gratuitous transfer of personal or real property between living persons (donación entre vivos), subject to inofficious donation rules, DIAN tax obligations, and notarial registration requirements.
Public Servant Assets Declaration Colombia (Declaración de Bienes y Rentas)
A Public Servant Assets and Income Declaration (Declaración de Bienes y Rentas) for Colombia required of all public servants under Ley 190 de 1995 and Decreto 2842 de 2010 upon taking office, annually, and upon leaving office, to prevent corruption and conflicts of interest in the Colombian public sector.
Extrajudicial Sworn Declaration Colombia (Declaración Extraprocesal Ante Notario)
An Extrajudicial Sworn Declaration (Declaración Extraprocesal) for Colombia made before a Notario Público pursuant to Decreto 960 de 1970 and the Código General del Proceso (Ley 1564 de 2012), allowing a person to affirm facts under oath outside of judicial proceedings for use in administrative, notarial, pension, inheritance, and immigration procedures.
Judicial Interdiction Petition Colombia (Declaracion de Interdiccion Judicial)
A Judicial Interdiction Petition (Declaracion de Interdiccion Judicial) for Colombia governed by the Codigo Civil Articles 531-560, the Codigo General del Proceso (Ley 1564 de 2012), and the Ley 1996 de 2019, addressing the historical interdiction framework and its reform under the new supported decision-making model for persons with disabilities.
Sworn Witness Statement for Legal Proceedings Colombia (Declaracion Juramentada en Proceso)
A Sworn Witness Statement for Legal Proceedings (Declaracion Juramentada en Proceso) for Colombia, governed by the Codigo General del Proceso (Ley 1564 de 2012) Articles 220 through 241, the Codigo Penal (Ley 599 de 2000) Article 442 on perjury (falso testimonio), and the Codigo Civil Article 1757, used to provide sworn testimony in succession proceedings, family disputes, property claims, and other civil judicial processes before Colombian courts.
Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Colombia
A Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation document for Colombia governed by Articles 1137–1160 of the Código de Comercio colombiano and Circular Externa 029 of the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC), formally designating primary and contingent beneficiaries for life insurance policies issued by authorized Colombian insurers, with legal effects on succession and estate planning.
Anticipated Inheritance Donation Colombia (Donacion Anticipada de Herencia)
A Donacion Anticipada de Herencia for Colombia governed by the Codigo Civil Articles 1243 through 1255 and Decreto Ley 960 de 1970, by which a parent or ascendant transfers assets to a descendant heir during their lifetime in advance of the future inheritance, subject to mandatory collation (colacion) rules and the protection of forced heirship rights (asignaciones forzosas).
Deceased's Assets Inventory Colombia
A Deceased's Assets Inventory for Colombia governed by the Código Civil Articles 1312-1318 (inventory obligations of heirs), the Código General del Proceso (CGP) Articles 487-514 on succession proceedings, and Decreto 960 de 1970 on notarial procedures, cataloguing the movable, immovable, financial, and intellectual property assets and liabilities of a deceased person to support succession and estate distribution.
Appointment of Estate Executor Colombia (Nombramiento de Albacea)
A formal Appointment of Estate Executor (Nombramiento de Albacea) for Colombia governed by Articles 1328–1358 of the Código Civil colombiano, designating a trusted person to execute the testator's last will, administer estate assets, pay debts, and distribute the inheritance among heirs under supervision of the Juzgado Civil del Circuito.
Inheritance Renunciation Colombia (Repudio de Herencia)
An Inheritance Renunciation (Repudio de Herencia) for Colombia governed by Codigo Civil Articles 1282-1290, by which an heir formally and irrevocably waives all rights to a deceased person's estate before a notario publico or Juzgado de Familia, freeing themselves from estate liabilities.
Apostille Application Colombia (Solicitud Apostilla Cancillería)
Formal application for the apostille certification of Colombian public documents before the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería), governed by Ley 455 de 1998 and the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, for use in foreign countries that are signatories to the Apostille Convention.
Document Authentication Application Colombia (Solicitud Autenticación Notarial)
Formal request for notarial authentication of a private document or signature before a Colombian Notaría, governed by Decreto 960 de 1970 (Estatuto del Notariado) and Decreto 2148 de 1983, to give the document legal weight and enable its use in official proceedings, apostille applications, and commercial transactions.
Notarial Deed Certified Copy Request Colombia (Solicitud Copia Escritura Pública)
Formal request for a certified copy (copia auténtica) of an escritura pública from the Colombian Notaría where it was originally executed, governed by Decreto 960 de 1970 (Estatuto del Notariado) Articles 52–57, for use in property transfers, legal proceedings, apostille applications, and official administrative procedures.
Civil Registry Correction Application Colombia (Solicitud de Corrección de Registro Civil)
A Civil Registry Correction Application (Solicitud de Corrección de Registro Civil) for Colombia governed by Decreto 1260 de 1970 (Estatuto del Registro del Estado Civil), Ley 962 de 2005, and Decreto 999 de 1988, enabling correction of clerical errors, name changes, and data rectifications in birth, marriage, and death registries before a Colombian Notaría or Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil.
Petition for Declaration of Heirship Colombia (Solicitud de Declaracion de Heredero)
A Petition for Declaration of Heirship (Solicitud de Declaracion de Heredero) for Colombia governed by the Codigo Civil Articles 1037-1072 and the Codigo General del Proceso (Ley 1564 de 2012) Articles 487-524, formally establishing the hereditary rights of persons entitled to succeed an intestate or partially intestate decedent.
Exequatur of Foreign Judgment Colombia (Exequátur Sentencia Extranjera)
Petition to obtain exequatur recognition of a foreign court judgment in Colombia before the Corte Suprema de Justicia — Sala de Casación Civil —, governed by Código General del Proceso Articles 605–607 and applicable bilateral or multilateral treaties on recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
Lis Pendens Registration Application Colombia (Inscripción de la Demanda en el Registro)
Application to register a pending lawsuit (lis pendens) on the property title in Colombia to put third parties on notice of the dispute, governed by Código General del Proceso Article 590 and Ley 1579 de 2012 (Estatuto de Registro).
Prescription Interruption Filing Colombia (Interrupción de Prescripción)
Legal filing to interrupt the statute of limitations (prescripción extintiva) on a civil or commercial claim in Colombia, preserving rights before they expire. Governed by Código Civil Articles 2512–2545, Código General del Proceso Articles 94–95, and Código de Comercio Articles 1081–1082.
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