Legal Services
Conveyancing
For most of us, the sale and/or purchase of our home is one
of the most important – and stressful - transactions of our lives, and
the Spanish housing market and legal system can be a minefield
to the uninitiated. We at Sun Services are fully conversant and
up-to-date with the necessities and vagaries on all aspects of
purchasing and selling, including:
• Obtaining necessary documents (NIE number) see “Other
Services”
- Contracts of Sale / Purchase
- Legal searches in Land Registry Offices
- Mortgages
- Preparation and Signing of Deeds at the Notary office
- Taxes payable with change of property ownership
- Transfer of Rates (Suma), utility bills (water, electric,
etc.) …
- Registering of property transfer on Land Registry
Power of Attorney
Should it prove difficult for you to attend the legal signing
of any documents - due to, for example, work or family commitments
elsewhere – it is possible to appoint someone else to sign on
your behalf. Power of Attorney can be granted to anyone you care
to choose, be they family, friend or any representative you feel
confident will consider your best interests. We can stand as
Power if you wish.
It is necessary for you to appear in person to sign the Power
of Attorney, either at a Spanish Notary or at a Notary in your
home country.
Wills
The importance of making a Will when any assets are held in
Spanish territory cannot be overstressed.
Following the death of anyone owning a property in Spain, it
will not be possible to legally sell said property until the
inheritance has been sorted out. When there is a Will in place,
this takes approximately six months. Without a Will, it becomes
a nightmare which can take considerably longer.
The Will is written in such a way that it only affects Spanish
assets – property, bank accounts etc. It will not negate any
British Will already in force which covers non-Spanish belongings.
We will listen to your wishes and prepare the necessary paperwork,
after which we will escort you to the Notary to sign the formal
papers. This usually happens after a few days, but can be done
the next working day, if necessary. The legally binding section
of the Will is written in Spanish on the left of each page, with
an English translation showing on the right. You will receive
a Copia Simple of the Will, whereas the original document will
be stored permanently at the Notary's office and a copy in the
Central Registration Office in Madrid.
Inheritance / Probate
We can assist you through the steps necessary to settle any
Spanish estate. It is not a prior requirement that you have made
a Will through us.
Legalising Businesses
When working in Spain, other than when contracted by an employer,
it is necessary to either register yourself individually as self-employed
or to set up a registered company. We can guide you through the
appropriate procedure with a minimum of effort on your part.
For further information on how we can help you in business,
please see [Accountancy & Taxes] |
