Yucatán confirms a change that directly benefits the testamentary process in the state. Starting this September, the holographic will option requires no payment from Yucatán residents, making it a 100% free option for those who decide to put their wishes in writing in their own handwriting.
The benefit is part of the state’s Month of the Will program and seeks to facilitate access to property-related justice in Yucatán. Those who prefer to complete the process before a public notary will pay a preferential fee of 2,500 pesos, lower than the regular cost that applies during the rest of the year.
Who can make a holographic will in Yucatán?
A holographic will is a document that a person writes entirely in their own handwriting, without the direct intervention of a public notary during its preparation. In Yucatán, this option has the **same legal value as a notarial will, provided that it is properly registered with the corresponding authority.
To access the benefit in Yucatán, it is necessary to meet some basic requirements:
- Be of legal age
- Know how to read and write
- Present a valid official identification
- Have an updated CURP
- Submit a copy of the birth certificate
Anyone who meets these requirements can go to the Notarial Archive Directorate during September and take advantage of the free process. The state does not distinguish based on advanced age or economic status for this particular benefit, unlike other discounts that apply only to certain groups. The central requirement is knowing how to read and write, since the document is prepared without direct notarial assistance.
How do you schedule an appointment for the free will in Yucatán?
Scheduling an appointment for the free holographic will in Yucatán requires a prior booking step. Those interested must contact the Notarial Archive Directorate directly to confirm availability before going to the offices.
The contact number is 999 930 3022, extension 53287, and there is also the option of sending an email to the agency to request additional information. Service is provided during specific weekday hours, so it is advisable to call in advance to avoid setbacks.
The appointment takes place at the headquarters of the Notarial Archive Directorate, located at 90th Street, number 498, between 61-A and 63, Bojórquez neighborhood, within the Insejupy complex in Mérida. Service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., so those seeking to take advantage of the benefit must adjust their schedules to this time window before September ends.
Source: adn40
