Extrajudicial Probate and Stable Union: Documentation and Rules
Out-of-court probate and stable union is the procedure conducted at a notary's office to partition the deceased's assets between the surviving partner and heirs by public deed.
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Out-of-Court Probate and Stable Union: Documentation and Qualification Rules
FAQ
Can someone living in a stable union perform out-of-court probate at a notary's office?
Yes. A person who maintained a stable union with the deceased has the right to perform out-of-court probate at a notary's office, provided there is consensus among all heirs and no incapacitated parties involved.
Is it possible to recognize a stable union directly in the out-of-court probate deed?
Yes. The notary can formalize post-mortem recognition of the stable union in the same public probate deed, provided all heirs expressly recognize the relationship.
What documents are required to perform out-of-court probate involving a stable union?
A death certificate, personal documents of the deceased, partner, and heirs, a prior stable union certificate or documentary proof of cohabitation, property ownership certificates, and tax clearance certificates are required.
Base legal
- provimento_cnj 149 2023 — Provimento CNJ nº 149/2023
- codigo 10.406 2002 — Lei nº 10.406/2002 — Código Civil
- lei_federal 11.441 2007 — Lei nº 11.441/2007
- codigo 13.105 2015 — Lei nº 13.105/2015 — Código de Processo Civil
- lei_federal 10.406 2002 — Lei nº 10.406/2002
- lei_federal 13.105 2015 — Código de Processo Civil - Art. 610
- codigo 10.406 2002 — Lei nº 10.406/2002 — Código Civil