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Estate Planning for High-Value Estates in Spain
Estate planning is a critical process for anyone with significant assets in Spain, especially those with high-value estates. The Spanish inheritance system, with its own set of rules and regulations, requires careful attention. For international clients with assets in...
Choosing the Right Spanish Lawyer for Your Needs
When dealing with legal matters in Spain, selecting the right Spanish lawyer can make a significant difference. Spain's legal system is quite different from that in the UK, so it's essential to work with a lawyer who understands the nuances of Spanish law. Whether...
Guide to selling a property in Spain
Selling a property in any country can be both stressful and complex. In England and Wales, from completing forms such as the TA6 and TA10 to answering numerous legal and general enquiries, clients often struggle to fully understand the conveyancing process. In Spain,...
What is an N.I.E and why is it so important?
A Número de Identidad de Extranjero (Spanish Identification Number for Foreigners) is a personal, unique, and exclusive number assigned to foreigners who are engaged in activities related to Spain for economic, professional, or social reasons. This unique tax...
The End of the Golden Visa in Spain
Yesterday, Thursday 14 November 2024, the Spanish government voted to end the ‘Golden Visa’, a type of visa that grants residence permits to foreigners who make significant investments in the country. This measure has been included in the Law for the Efficiency of...
Deadline to claim against Spanish banks for floor clauses in consumer mortgages
The floor clauses (Clausulas suelo in Spanish) are stated on many Spanish variable interest rate mortgages to increase or decrease interest payments in line with the Euribor have made the variable interest rate mortgage repayments increased dramatically affecting also...
E&W court sets Will aside in fight over predatory marriage
The Central London County Court has given the judgement in the alleged predatory marriage case of Langley v Qin. This is one of the earliest cases of undue influence, after the England and Wales Court made its call In Rea v Rea (2024 EWCA Cib 169) Robert Harrington...
Reformed LPAs: Key changes introduced in the Powers of Attorney Act 2023
LPA is a legal document that allows individuals to appoint trusted representatives to manage their affairs if they become incapacitated. The reforms introduced in this Act aim to modernize and streamline the LPA process, primarily by digitizing it to make it faster,...
“Law of Grandchildren” a pathway to Spanish nationality for individuals with Spanish ancestry.
The Spanish government has recently made an official announcement, extending the deadline to apply for citizenship through the Grandchildren's Law (‘Ley de Nietos' in Spanish) until the end of 2025. This law has been created to grant Spanish citizenship to the...