Spanish Legal Services

Spanish Legal Services

SPANISH CONVEYANCING
Andrew M Johnson is experienced in handling the purchase, sale or mortgage of property in Spain: plots of land, farms, villas, apartments, town houses and investment properties.

TAX PLANNING
Andrew M Johnson can prepare written advice for clients on the suitability of using a company structure, trust, purchase in joint names and or life tenancy options. The tax and legal implications of these options vary enormously and cannot be easily and inexpensively modified once you have bought your property.

SPANISH WILLS
As a Notary Public, Andrew M Johnson has extensive expertise in drafting Spanish Wills and dealing with cross-border succession problems involving different jurisdictions and conflict of laws arising in such circumstances.

DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW MATTERS
Often, complications can arise in divorce proceedings when one of the parties to the marriage is receiving property in Spain as part of the settlement in ancillary proceedings.

Andrew M Johnson (Notary Public) can assist with the transfer or property to the sole name of one of the parties in separation or divorce proceedings. He can also provide advice on the potential tax implications of such transfers, so it is essential that early advice is obtained in these circumstances.

SPANISH PROBATE
As a Notary Public practice, Andrew M Johnson is committed to provide to executors or beneficiaries of a deceased who left property or assets in Spain, reliable, sympathetic, comprehensive advice and guidance.

AFFIDAVITS OF SPANISH AND/OR ENGLISH LAW
As an experienced Notary Public, Andrew M Johnson is able to prepare Affidavits on a range of matters within his area of expertise which will be recognised by the Courts and Authorities of any country.

These include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Affidavits on the validity of a Spanish or English Will in order to obtain Probate
  • Affidavits stating the persons who under Spanish law would be entitled to apply for a Grant of Representation
  • Affidavits of Spanish and/or English Law concerning Probate, Property Law, Taxation and Divorce and Family matters