Hello everyone,
Managing or preparing for a death in Mexico is a complex process that requires a thorough understanding of the laws and procedures in place in Mexico.
This situation raises several questions:
What are the steps to take to retrieve the belongings of a deceased loved one in Mexico?
What are the resources or specialised institutions available to assist in this process? What types of services can they offer in this context?
In the case of a will, how can one ensure that it is recognised and respected in Mexico? What challenges arise from differences in legislation?
Who should be informed first of the death of a loved one in Mexico? What are the most effective communication channels for notifying relatives and institutions?
What are the implications for dependent visas, such as those for spouses and children, when the visa holder passes away in Mexico? What steps need to be taken to address this situation?
Please feel free to share any information you find useful and your experiences on this topic.
Thank you for your contribution.
The Expat.com Team
Coping with loss in Mexico
Mexico will NOT recognize a USA will. As a US citzen, I had to do a Mex will that listed my beneficiaries in the US. Because i have monies/ investments in US Banks or institutions like Schwab Etc, I also had to put a will together in the United states. Of course you will also have your beneficiaries on those institutions like Schwab or your bank accounts Etc. So you do need two wills. in Mexico you can tell the United States Embassy where you live so they have a record of your address and contact information. We also know we will be cremated here so we had to pay for the cremation and let them know of our beneficiary in the states and that was strictly not for the ashes but to notify anybody in the United States that we have passed.
Our crematoria will notify our Mexican lawyer and they will notify our US beneficiary family of our death. Hope this helps.
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