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Democratic Memory Law
The Democratic Memory Law (Ley de Memoria Democratica), is a new law in Spain that came into effect on 21 October 2022. The Law enables thousands of Spanish descendants to obtain the Spanish nationality. The Law can be beneficial to children and grandchildren of Spaniards as well as of those who lost their nationality due... Read more »
Types of Spanish Visas
If you are from a non-EU country and you want to live in Spain long term, it’s likely you have been researching the various Spanish Visa types. There are many Spanish Visas available and it’s easy to get confused as to which one is right for you. Therefore, to help you along the way here’s... Read more »
How Court Proceedings for Debt Recovery Unfold Following the Court’s Pre-Action Protocol
You will already have seen our “Top Tips for Debt Recovery” article which tells you what happens before you issue court proceedings. After attempting to resolve matters through mediation or negotiation, Court action may be the last resort to recover the funds outstanding. In order to issue Court proceedings, the claimant is required to complete... Read more »
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 »