In Mexico, wills have to be written in Spanish and signed in front of a notario. The cost is fairly economical compared to a will in the U.S. or Canada. 

Most notarios provide a simple fill-in-the-blank form that is suitable for clients who own just one or two properties in Mexico and who plan to leave these properties to family members. The will format identifies you, your heirs, an executor, and substitutes, in case an heir precedes you in death and/or a named executor isn't available or declines the role.  

Most notarios require you to hand write the will and then they will translate it to Spanish. When it’s time to sign, they will provide a translator to read it back to you before you sign. The handwritten copy will be kept in the

notario´s records.

To avoid conflicts between the terms of your Mexican will and a will you already have in your home country, we recommend that your Mexican will clearly state something along these lines, “This will only pertain to my property in Mexico." Your notario may already have a clause of this type in their standard form.

It should also be noted that a Mexican will doesn’t cover bank accounts. You will need to name the beneficiaries of your Mexican bank accounts with the bank when you set up your account(s). 

Whether your situation is simple or more complicated, connect with one of our agents who can help you or connect you with a specialized attorney.