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Civil partnerships: UK and Spain comparative guide
The concept of a registered civil partnership provides certain rights to same-sex couples or heterosexual couples who opt for this path. But what happens if you add a cross border component to it? What impact does this have? Do you know what your rights will be if you...
Testamentul Englez
Acest articol își propune să discute de ce avem nevoie de un testament si modul în care se obtine acesta în Anglia și Wales. Dacă locuiești în Anglia si Wales și deții bunuri aici și în România, e recomandat să dispui prin testament de aceste bunuri....
Did you know that these things can invalidate a Will?
These are the key components to making a valid Will: It must be in writing, signed by you, and witnessed by two people You must have the mental capacity to make the Will and understand the effect it will have You must have made the Will voluntarily and without...
Why the Duke of Edinburgh’s Will isn’t public (yet), but yours probably will be
Did you know that Wills are usually public documents? Your Will is likely to become public too, after your death. Wills become public documents if your Estate requires probate. The default position is that you can view a person's Will by searching the probate records...
Foreign Wills | How to find out if a Spanish Will exists
How can I find out if a Spanish Will exists? If you own assets in another country, it's often best practice to make a Will in that jurisdiction. There are exceptions to this rule however and specialist advice must be taken. So when you're looking at the wishes of...
Notary Public | What is a notary and when do I need one?
What is a notary and when do you need one? A notary prepares, witnesses and certifies documents going abroad, including translations of those documents where required. The stamp of a notary is recognition that the document is authentic, reliable and verified for use...
Changes to tax laws in Spain | Are you due a refund?
Changes to foreign asset reporting in Spain The law relating to reporting foreign assets in Spain is changing. While we're yet to see a change in the way you report your assets, there are important amendments to sanctions for non-compliance. If you're a Spanish...
Registering a trust | What you need to do
Registration of Trusts: How are you affected? If you're a trustee, you may need to register your trust online in order to comply with anti-money laundering legislation. It's your responsibility to make sure a qualifying trust is registered on time, but you can also...
Spain to create a work from home visa
Written by Pilar Cerrutti Spain has just announced its' plans to introduce a new digital nomad visa that should come into effect in 2022. This new visa will be part of "Start-ups Law"; the draft bill which is currently being debated in Parliament. This is a specific...