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Mexico’s ‘Mes del Testamento’ Rolls Out Discounts and Mobile Units to Boost Will-Making

The push targets fewer intestate disputes through lower costs and neighborhood access.

Overview

  • Notaries nationwide offer up to 50% off and free legal guidance this month, with Profeco citing typical fees between 1,160 and 3,734 pesos.
  • In Mexico City, the DGRT’s Testamóvil runs weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00, and adults 65+ pay 707.13 pesos for a will with one legacy under a discount of up to 66%.
  • Local programs add targeted pricing and rules, including a Naucalpan option listed at 850 pesos with documentation handled directly at the notary.
  • To make a will, applicants present official identification and a birth certificate and must meet the state’s minimum age, commonly 14, 16 or 18.
  • Only about 4.7% of adults have a will, and dying without one triggers intestate succession that can last two to three years in simple cases and more than a decade if contested.