A recent change to the Spanish divorce law promises to change the moral code of divorced mothers.

Pre Nuptial Agreements and Post Nuptial Agreements are very popular, particularly when one or both parties has acquired property in their sole name prior to the marriage...

If you have received or are about to receive an inheritance (also known as a bequest) there are some emotions that, based on my experiences of helping people over some 25 years, are common.

Article 228 of the Penal Code establishes as a condition for the prosecution of the crime of abandonment of family, minors or persons with disabilities in need...

The Plenary of the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court, in its Judgment of November 20, 2018, has resolved a matter on which it had not previously expressly pronounced.

Moving abroad is an exciting adventure, but many internationally mobile families overlook a critical question: has your financial plan adapted to your new country? While you've carefully planned your relocation, your pensions, investments, and estate plans may still be structured for your previous country of residence, potentially creating costly inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

On the Common law side of the Western legal tradition, and especially in the United States, the expression "estate planning" also makes reference to the different methods by which "probate"...

Royal Decree-Law 16/2020, of April 28, on procedural and organizational measures to confront COVID-19 in the area of the Administration of Justice, to which we have already...

El artículo 228 del Código Penal establece como una condición de perseguibilidad del delito de abandono de familia, menores o personas con discapacidad

The expression "Estate planning" is used in connection with the different available procedures in order to transfer wealth to the next generation, usually within the family...

The Spanish Civil Code makes the provision for a person to freely dispose of an asset in favour of another person who is prepared to accept both the asset and any liabilities that are attached to the asset...

Una pregunta que con relativa frecuencia se hace a los abogados de familia por parte de sus clientes es la de ¿tienen validez los acuerdos a los que he llegado con el otro progenitor a pesar

UK nationals living in Spain and Spanish residents with UK assets face unique challenges when managing cross-border estates due to differences in legal systems, tax rules, and administrative processes. This comprehensive guide clarifies essential inheritance and probate terminology across both jurisdictions, from forced heirship rules and double taxation considerations to critical deadlines and protective strategies. Understanding these key terms empowers individuals and families to navigate the complexitie

Hace años que Lisa y Fran ya no eran para nada aquel volcán de fe ciega en su amor que decía la canción revolveriana. Ni fuego, ni brasas, ni cariño ni, siquiera últimamente, respeto.

Who hasn't dreamt of enjoying retirement under the warm Spanish sun? Many fulfill this dream by acquiring a second home in Spain.

El Tribunal Supremo examina si las rentas de una herencia yacente deben imputarse fiscalmente a herederos llamados a término antes de que se cumpla dicho plazo y puedan aceptar la herencia. La sentencia analiza la posible doble imposición cuando estas ganancias patrimoniales se gravan primero en IRPF y posteriormente en el impuesto de sucesiones al cumplirse el término testamentario.

En el presente artículo se analiza la posibilidad, de hacer extensible el permiso retribuido de 15 días concedido a aquellos trabajadores que contraen matrimonio...