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Non-Lucrative Visa’s – Obtaining Residency in Spain
Now that Brexit has removed automatic freedom of movement, obtaining a non-lucrative visa is a potential solution for retired and financially self-sufficient UK citizens who wish to spend time in Spain. Here’s what you need to know about applying for Spanish residence through Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa and Residency Permit. What is a Non-Lucrative Visa? A... Read more »
Why you shouldn’t use Chat GPT to write your legal documents
Chat GPT was launched on 30th November 2022 and has quickly become a social media sensation. Created by San Francisco company OpenAI, Chat GPT is a natural language processing tool and provides human sounding responses to prompts or questions. Driven by artificial intelligence it can answer questions, assist with tasks, and even tell jokes! And... Read more »
Requirements for notifying the Office of the Public Guardian of deaths
You may be aware that, in cases where there is an arrangement in place for someone who has become, or could become, mentally incapable, reporting rules relating to deaths have altered slightly. The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) must now be notified on the death of (a) the donor of an LPA (lasting power... Read more »
Benefits of instructing a Solicitor based in UK to deal with your Spanish legal requirements
When a UK resident requires Spanish law assistance, whether that’s regarding buying a Spanish property, dealing with Spanish probate, Spanish wills or Spanish powers of attorneys, or a matter relating to a business in Spain, using an Abogado based in Spain may seem like the obvious choice to make. However, having spoken to many clients... Read more »
Can I claim against a Deceased estate if I receive benefits?
When a loved one dies and leaves behind a will or estate, it is possible for individuals who have been left out or who feel that they have not received a fair share of the assets to make a claim for provision from the estate. This type of claim is known as a “claim against... Read more »
Making a professional negligence claim
Professional negligence is a legal concept that refers to the failure of a professional to exercise a reasonable standard of care in performing their professional duties. Professional negligence is a complex area of law and can arise in many different circumstances. When a professional breaches this duty of care it can result in significant harm... Read more »
No Fault Divorce and Financial Agreements
The 6th April 2022 heralded a landmark reform in the law in England and Wales with the introduction of the ‘No Fault Divorce’. Prior to this, the party bringing proceedings had to prove the irretrievable breakdown of their marriage by relying on the other persons adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, two years separation plus consent or... Read more »
Look after your parents with the security of a Lasting Power of Attorney
Does this scenario sound familiar? Your parents own and live in their own property, they have savings in the bank and investments looked after by their trusted financial adviser that they have known for years. Recently you have noticed that they are not quite as sharp as they used to be. You may begin to... Read more »
Dealing with the death of a loved one
Losing a loved one is a terribly sad time and can be made even more upsetting and stressful when you are left to deal with sorting out your loved one’s affairs. As a later life solicitor, I am often asked many questions around probate and where to start. I understand this is a stressful time... Read more »
Appointing a guardian in your will
The importance of using a will to appoint guardians for young children A guardian is a person appointed in your will to look after children under the age of 18 in the event of your death. If a person has children, they should consider appointing guardians in their Will. This is so they can choose... Read more »