Chilean notary handover dispute: outgoing official claims notice, successor denies, seeks audit

Luis Maldonado's departure from the Conservador de Santiago is contested: he claims he informed of his resignation, but his successor denies receiving proper notice and is considering an audit. The dispute coincides with the effective date of reforms to Chile's notarial and registral system, which mandate cessation of functions for notaries, conservators, and archivists who have completed certain terms. The incident highlights procedural friction in a major institutional transition, with potential legal and administrative implications.