Kier Joffe · Attorneys at Law · Buenos Aires

Estate Planning & Wills in Argentina

Planning for Argentine assets starts with your family, your wishes and the documents already in place. We help international clients review estate-planning questions and prepare wills with the relevant Argentine formalities in mind.

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Since 1940Buenos Aires law firm
International clientsAssistance across borders
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What do you need help with?

Select the situation closest to yours.

I need a will

We discuss your family, assets and objectives, then identify the drafting and execution issues relevant to your circumstances.

I have a will from another country

We review the existing document and coordinate the Argentine questions with your foreign adviser where appropriate. A second document should not be drafted without considering the first.

My family lives in different countries

We map where family members and assets are located and identify the cross-border questions that need coordinated advice.

My circumstances have changed

Marriage, separation, a new child or a property acquisition may be a reason to review an existing plan. We start with the current documents and your updated wishes.

The process

How we help you move forward

  1. Understand your family and assets

    We gather information about family relationships, ownership and the countries involved.

  2. Review the existing plan

    We identify wills, marital arrangements and other relevant documents that may affect the proposed work.

  3. Develop and draft the documents

    We discuss the legal issues and prepare the agreed documents for review, coordinating with other advisers when needed.

  4. Plan execution and future review

    We explain the applicable signing arrangements and how to keep the documents accessible for a future succession.

Plan across borders, not one document at a time

A plan involving several countries needs coordination. We identify the Argentine issues and work with your other advisers so that the documents can be considered together.

Interactive guide

What prompted your review?

Choose an option to see what to prepare for an initial review.

I bought property in Argentina

Send the available ownership information and any existing will. We assess how the asset fits into your wider estate plan.

I want to update my wishes

Tell us what changed and provide the current document. We review the proposed changes in context rather than assuming a handwritten amendment will achieve your aim.

A relative has already passed away

The immediate issue is estate administration rather than planning a new will. Our Probate & Inheritance practice can help assess the succession and inherited assets.

Documents

What should you have ready?

Start with what you have. The document list for your matter will depend on the facts and the agreed scope.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I leave everything to anyone I choose?

Your wishes need review against the applicable succession rules, including protections that may apply to certain heirs. We discuss the effect on your proposed plan before drafting.

Will a foreign will work for Argentine assets?

Its form, wording and intended effect need individual review. We also consider authentication, translation and the succession context in which it would be used.

Can the initial consultation take place remotely?

Yes. We can review your circumstances and available documents remotely. Execution formalities are assessed separately for the documents being prepared.

Is this the same as administering an estate?

No. Planning concerns arrangements made during life. If someone has died, we assess the existing documents and the succession steps for their estate.

A common scenario

“I own an apartment in Argentina but my will was prepared in the United States.”

See what happens next

Provide your existing will, ownership information and family details. We can review the Argentine issues and identify the questions to coordinate with your US adviser.