Preface

Acknowledgment

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 The Importance of Getting Your Affairs in Order

Chapter 3 Gathering the Information You Need

Chapter 4 Directive to Physicians / Living Will / Advanced Directive

Chapter 5 Powers of Attorney

Chapter 6 Death in México: Protocols and Procedures

Chapter 7 The Role of Your Next-of-Kin

Chapter 8 México’s Laws of Descent and Distribution (Inheritance)

Chapter 9 Common Law Marriage

Chapter 10 Same-Sex Marriage

Chapter 11 Ownership of Property

Chapter 12 Common Law vs. Civil Law

Chapter 13 Is a Will Prepared in a Foreign Country Valid in México?

Chapter 14 Should You Have a Mexican Will?

Chapter 15 Preparing a Mexican Will and Managing the Estate

Chapter 16 Where Will Your Estate be Probated?

Chapter 17 Conclusion

Appendix No. 1 Organize and List Your Important Information

Appendix No. 2 Letter of Instructions

Appendix No. 3 Mexican Donor and Tissue Card

Appendix No. 4 Directive to Physicians

Appendix No. 5 Medical Power of Attorney, Designation of Agent

Appendix No. 6 Durable Springing Power of Attorney

Appendix No. 7 Report of Death of U.S. Citizen Abroad

Appendix No. 8 Affidavit for the Surviving Spouse or Next-of-Kin