Three ways to sell
1. Sale on the basis of the court's decision
Argentine registry law allows heirs to sell a property directly to a buyer, on the basis of the declaration of heirs or the approved will, without first registering it in their own names. This usually saves time and registry costs.
2. Sale after registration
The property is first registered in the heirs' names and then sold as an ordinary co-owned property. This suits heirs who expect to wait before selling.
3. Assignment of inheritance rights
Before the succession ends, an heir can assign their inheritance rights to another heir or to a third party, by public deed. It lets an heir exit early, usually at a discount, and needs careful review.
What we coordinate
- Court authorisation, when required, and the documents the notary needs.
- Agreement among co-heirs on price, timing and expenses.
- Powers of attorney that allow us to sign on your behalf.
- The tax analysis of the sale, with an Argentine accountant.
- The transfer of the net proceeds abroad, under the foreign-exchange rules in force at that time.
The sale may also have consequences where you live. We work with your tax adviser so that the Argentine documents support your filings at home.
When a co-heir will not sign
A sale needs all co-owners. If one heir refuses or cannot be found, there are court routes to divide the property or order its sale. See Contested estates.
Main references: Law 17.801, art. 16 (registration on the basis of the court decision); CCCN arts. 2302 ff. (assignment of inheritance rights). To be verified before publication.