Although it is a subject that many of us do not want to talk about, it is necessary to plan everything for our eventual death. In our life and current, litigious legal climate, it is of utmost importance that we have our estate sorted out before we go. We must make […]
When it comes to assets and family, wills come to mind. Some of you made us frequent questions about this legal figure and this is a summary of the main topics related to wills: What is a will? A will is a legal means offered by the Costa Rican local […]
There has always been talk of the importance of writing a will due to the multiple benefits that come from having one. Benefits include choosing our heirs, distributing our assets equally, and avoiding future disputes between our relatives. However, little is said about the succession process. What is it? What […]
Do not resuscitate orders, or DNRs, are requests made to the health care providers not to engage in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should the heart of their loved ones stops, or if they stop breathing. This should be specifically requested, otherwise, the doctors or hospital staff will try to assist any patient in this situation. When thinking about […]
Same as wills, testamentary trusts include the people who will receive your assets after you die, allowing you to freely manage them while you are alive. Unlike wills, trusts require you to give up direct ownership of those assets, by transferring them in fiduciary property to another, who is obliged to exercise this duty for your […]
Have you ever thought about creating a will in Costa Rica? If you have children or properties in Costa Rica, a will is the best way to guarantee that your assets and children can be fully protected when you have passed. While this is true, many people do not like […]
I set out for San Diego, California to help a client who, due to health issues, could neither come to Costa Rica nor to a Costa Rican consulate in the United States. She is, more or less, confined in an assisted living facility. She contacted us because she wanted to […]
. Wills and Estates In this installment, we are going to review the various ways through which we can pass down property in Costa Rica. Foreigners living in Costa Rica need to be very mindful considering that they may also have assets in other countries. I will try to […]
I really like law. I went to school (among other things) for biology, anthropology and law. Exploring these various subjects allows me the opportunity to appreciate human nature from a privileged perspective. “A thousand lawyers at the bottom of the ocean is a good start” said Joe Miller in the […]
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