Often we receive enquiries from clients who are property owners and are concerned about a partner living with them gaining possession rights in Spain. This…
A new Inheritance Tax law has been approved by the Valencia Government on the 22nd November 2023. This modifies Law 13/1997, of December 23 in…
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Usucapion or acquisitive possession in Spain is something very few people would know about.
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As in many other countries, living together when not married or as common law partners generally does not give rights to property in Spain or…
We are often asked if a Spanish Will is needed or if clients should only have one Will or Testament covering the UK or Spain.…
Many clients do not realise that we can assist with drawing up of contracts, from a simple contract to something more personalised and complicated. Purchase…
This article covers letters of administration in Spain. It is only applicable for probates where there is no testament in Spain or abroad. Or that…
Clients often approach us with regard to problems forcing a Spanish Bank to comply with obligations. We are all aware that in the past few…
Many clients may receive documentation from another country regarding child maintenance orders or wonder if it is possible to apply for these. This article specifically…
Selling in Spain We were recently approached by a lady who decided to ask us about selling her property in Spain that she had owned…
We thought that a case study regarding probate and inheritance may be helpful related to the death of a spouse or a Family Member with…
What happens with Probates and Inheritances in Spain? When someone dies either resident in Spain or non-resident, thinking about probates and inheritances is not a…
There are 2 main types of Court cases in Spain; civil proceedings under Spanish Law. These are “Juicio Verbal” (which is a minor proceeding) and…
Are you looking for conveyancing or buying and selling in Spain? A major recession is coming so buyers and sellers must choose the best legal…
What is Estate Agent responsibility legally when selling houses? Not everyone is aware of this aspect. When Real Estates or Estate Agents assist buyers or…
Many people will be needing help with repossession of their property after this crisis possibly. We are unfortunately entering into a severe economic recession. A…
This article on recovering debts is based on a simple premise. You are owed a debt, the debtor does not want to pay you, and…
Many people who are living in Spain or in other countries have a home in Spain and have decided to put it up for rent.…
Many people do not realise how simple it can be in some cases to obtain a divorce in Spain. From July 2015 it became possible…
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A lasting power of attorney (LPA) in the UK is a legal document that lets a person ‘donor’…
How does the Court process in Spain work? Many people do not realise that the Court Process in Spain is not the same as in…
Early Inheritance or Donation? How to avoid inheritance tax (or in some cases reduce it). We have had a number of people approach us in…
We frequently have clients approach our lawyers here in Punta Prima having only just discovered our firm’s litigation experience . They sometimes feel that all…
Construction problems are generally very stressful and we have the utmost sympathy with those that have them. We have had a number of cases relating…
Many clients are aware that debts are sometimes covered by demand guarantees. Bank guarantees are probably the most familiar type of guarantees. These protect payments…
Just over a year ago we were approached regarding a dissolution of joint ownership. This is also known as a division of joint tenancy or…
Gifting property or money during someone’s lifetime is known in Spain as a donation or donacíon. This is an early inheritance. Why would someone do…
There are problems faced when a family member can no longer make decisions for themselves. They are said to “lack mental capacity”. Unfortunately, in some…
Please see our page on Divorce detailing the circumstances when this procedure can be used. There are really two types of proceedings; amicable and non-amicable.…
Emancipation of minors is a legal mechanism. It is how a minor is freed from control by their parents or guardians. Basically becoming of age…