Blog Category: Legal Issues in Spain

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Spanish Will: Why You Should Have a Will in Spain and keep it up-to-date

Posted and filed under Legal Issues in Spain, Newsletters, Wills, Probate, Donation and Inheritance.

Do you have a Will in Spain and is it up-to-date? If you own property or assets in Spain, from real estate to bank accounts, a properly drafted and current Spanish Will is absolutely essential. Failing to update your Will in Spain can subject your beneficiaries to costly delays and, critically, the restrictive rules of Spanish forced heirship. A clear,… Read more »

Are legal costs preventing you from selling your property in Spain? 

Posted and filed under Legal Issues in Spain.

Selling your home in Spain can be challenging. Spanish Solutions can help. Do you need to talk to our network of builders, lawyers, architects and of course conveyancing experts? We work with many people who for one reason or another are having difficulty selling their home in Spain. It feels like a real “catch-22” situation. You need to sell your… Read more »

Squatters in Spain.

Posted and filed under Legal Issues in Spain.

How to prevent the unthinkable in your home in Spain.  Here on the Costa Blanca, in recent years the issue of squatters (or okupas) has become a growing concern for homeowners. This is also a problem for businesses and authorities.  Technically, squatting in Spain means the illegal occupation of a property without the owner’s consent. Can you imagine coming over… Read more »

Evictions in Spain

Posted and filed under Legal Issues in Spain, Property in Spain.

Evictions in Spain have had some legal changes over the past week, with new regulations. These entered into law in Spain on 23/12/20 and will apply until 9/5/21, which is currently the official end of the State of Alarm. Contrary to what many people think, there is not a speedy process for evictions in Spain. It can still take 6… Read more »

Problems When Inheriting a Spanish Property with Others

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Some issues that we see from time to time are problems when inheriting a Spanish property with others. This is quite common as Spanish property is owned in percentages thus if two partners or spouses. For example, leave their 50% shares to different people in their Wills. Family Problems When Inheriting a Spanish Property With Others We have seen many… Read more »

Criminal Actions For Debt Claims

Posted and filed under Criminal Law, Legal Issues in Spain.

We will explain everything you need to know about criminal actions for debt claims. When you can you use criminal actions for debt claims? Usually in Spain the law states that claiming debts from someone or a company is a civil issue. This usually originates from a breach of contract. However, many people do not realise that there are incidences… Read more »

Arrested in Spain Or Had A Denuncía Against You?

Posted and filed under Criminal Law.

If you have been arrested in Spain or had a denuncía against you (police report), the chances are that you will need a lawyer later on, not just at the time. Arrested in Spain Firstly if you have been in a fight, or been arrested for any reason, you have the right to a lawyer. You will often find that… Read more »

Changing Separation or Divorce Agreements

Posted and filed under Divorce.

Recently we have had clients approach us regarding changing separation and divorce agreements. Post (or during) Covid-19, a lot of things have changed. Unfortunately the “new normal” means reduced circumstances for many. Perhaps a job loss, a reduction in salary, it can be all manner of things. Thus for a divorce or separation, what was agreed in the past regarding… Read more »

Divorcing in UK and Assets in Spain

Posted and filed under Divorce.

We have had a few enquiries recently about divorcing in the UK and assets in Spain. Mostly asking what are the rights of the spouse or partner with regard to a claim on the property. Jurisdiction The first thing we should explain that jurisdiction in divorces is where the people permanently reside and especially where children live. If you are… Read more »

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