Yes. Yes it can . Any citizen of any country can grant a power of attorney from abroad to a person residing in Spain. Are you in England? In France? It is not necessary to go to a Spanish Notary, you can do it without leaving your country. Of course, you must meet a series […]
In Andalusia there are houses built on undeveloped land and without having taken into account the legal regulations on urban matters , built without a license or in breach of the precepts of the license obtained. As can be seen, they are buildings that are in an irregular situation. Therefore, they have not been registered […]
When non-residents of Spain inherit property in Spain, they are obliged to pay Inheritance and Gift Tax. But the way in which this tax is paid depends on many factors. Was the deceased relative a resident or non-resident? Is the heir resident in Europe or outside the European Community? In each case there are provisions […]
Spain is one of the main countries in Europe that attracts large numbers of foreigners wishing to acquire real estate, whether for investment purposes, to rent or simply to enjoy their summer holidays. However, although foreigners with properties in Spain are not residents, they are obliged to pay certain taxes to the AEAT (Spanish Tax […]
Divorce is the legal procedure that ends the marriage, dissolving the legal ties between spouses. But depending on the family or personal circumstances of the parties, the procedure may involve different steps. How to get divorced in Spain? Steps to follow As of 2005, in Spain, no cause is required to proceed with a divorce. […]
Al disolverse legalmente un matrimonio o separarse una pareja de hecho es necesario regular las relaciones de los padres con los hijos, garantizando siempre los derechos del menor y de los progenitores. La madre y el padre seguirán conservando la patria potestad de sus hijos menores de edad, pero la guarda y custodia debe ser […]
COLLABORATIVE LAW One of the objectives of the lawyer must be to seek the best solution for his client. For years we lawyers have been suing. Not surprisingly, Spain has a very high litigation rate. The Spanish idiosyncrasy makes many Spaniards prefer “a bad lawsuit to a good agreement”. However, the legal world is changing […]
Following my previous publication of last April about this issue, I insist again on the negative tax repercussions that the departure from Great Britain will cause to all British citizens with properties in Spain, both for the Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR) as for the Inheritance and Donation Taxes (ISD). Indeed, after Brexit, British citizens […]
Do On February 1, 2020 the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland withdrew from the European Union and the Withdrawal Agreement entered into force, which establishes a transitional period until 31 December 2020, except extension. Within the competences of the Ministry of the Interior, the procedures and procedures that this new situation will […]
In the last months I have informed you about the benefits and advantages of Mediation as a tool for conflict resolution and an effective technique to avoid the judicial collapse that is expected on the occasion of COVID-19. Most citizens know about Family Mediation to resolve family issues, divorces, custody, etc., but many of them […]
There are many cases in which two or more co-owners have a shared home and for some reason they decide to end with this condominium situation. The immediate legal consequence of this division is the extinction of co-ownerships regime, leaving the property in the name of only one of them. Extinction of co-ownerships can occur […]
When it comes to non-residents in Spain, there is no doubt that it is more than known the convenience of granting a Spanish will that facilitates the procedures for the heirs at the time of decease. This recommendation is a habitual practice for all legal professionals dedicated to International Law. Granting a Spanish will is […]
