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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…