THE Spanish Supreme Court, in recent rulings, has once again questioned and declared insufficient the system used by many tax authorities in Spain to review the values or prices declared in the public deeds ( escritura) of sale and purchase which allows them to request additional Patrimonial Transfer Tax. Thus, it is possible that if […]
Off plan property purchase in Spain. Tips and Legal advice. What should be considered?
IN today’s article, we want to inform our readers and clients about some legal issues, tips and practical advice, to be born in mind when buying a property off plan (i.e. a property that has not been built). The fact is that there is a clear indication that the real estate market in Spain is […]
Contesting and challenging a Spanish Will worded in Spanish signed by a foreign non-Spanish speaker that was not translated.
Question (Contest Spanish Will): DEAR LAWYER, Shortly before his death my father changed his Spanish will, making a new one whereby he left his entire estate to the person who looked after him. We are of the opinion that my father did not intend for this to be done and that he may have been […]