A notary provides public faith for legal facts and acts, and may formalize private documents by turning them into public instruments. In real estate transactions, a notary’s involvement is essential to verify original documents, draft legal instruments, and calculate the applicable taxes.

In general terms, any adult with legal capacity may make a will. In Mexico, September is commonly promoted as “Will Month,” a period during which advisory services and special benefits may be offered depending on the state and the notary office.

When a person dies without a will, the law determines who may inherit through intestate succession. This process can be longer and more complex, and may even require judicial intervention, which is why making a will is recommended to clearly express the person’s wishes.

A company is an entity in which two or more people combine resources, capital, or efforts to carry out civil or commercial activities. When legally incorporated, it may have its own legal personality and assets separate from those of its partners or shareholders.

The notary formalizes the deed of incorporation, reviews or drafts the bylaws, identifies the partners or shareholders, records the legal representatives, and verifies compliance with the applicable legal requirements before, during, and after signing.

An estate is the set of a person’s assets, rights, and obligations, such as real estate, vehicles, accounts, personal rights, and other assets. Consulting a notary is recommended to verify that the documentation is in order and to obtain greater legal certainty.