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Our Blog is designed to keep you up to date with developments of Spanish law and news.
You will also find some of our Top Tips for different areas of law to give you some key advice when requiring legal services in Spain. If you cannot find what you are looking for or would like to discuss a matter further, please contact us.
Head of Parque Animal shelter in Torremolinos Convicted for Cruelty
The New year started with the conviction of Carmen Marin Aguilar and Felipe Barco Gamez from the animal shelter in Torremolinos for cruelty to animals in their care. The pair were accused of killing more than 2000 healthy cats and dogs between January 2009 and October 2010 in a way that provoked prolonged pain and agony for the animals.
Andalucia Increases Inheritance Tax Threshold
As of 1 January 2017, inheritance tax in Andalucia has changed and the burden of tax becomes lighter for direct relatives inheriting assets located in Andalucia.
The Benefits of Having a Spanish Will
If you have assets in Spain whether it be a bank account, property, shares or even a car, it is strongly advisable to have a Spanish will.
Now Open – Our Axarquia Office!
Building on the success of our Marbella office, My Lawyer in Spain has established a presence in both Nerja and Torrox Costa. Now, our team of English-speaking lawyers will be on hand to support clients from across the Axarquia region, in addition to various locations across Spain.
Interesting Spanish divorce stats
The Catalan people are those that most often break their matrimonial relationships in Spain: last year this independent community showed records of the highest rate of break ups, separations and divorces. According to the latest report released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) it happens to 2.6 people of every 1000 residents.
British visitors to Spain continue to rise
In what has already been a bumper year for tourism in Spain, new data from the country’s Tourism Ministry has revealed that British visitor numbers in September this year have increased by 12% compared to the same month in 2015.
Spanish property prices keep growing
Latest data shows that the second quarter of 2016 witnessed a 3.8 per cent increase, lower than Jan-Mar figures but still higher than the euro zone average of 2.9 per cent.
Welcome To Our New Website!
With an eye-catching, mobile responsive design, our new site will offer clients a great resource for learning more about the legal issues that are most important to British expats in Spain.
Remembrance Day ceremony at St Georges Church, Malaga
Our very own Alex Radford will be taking part in the Remembrance Day Service and Act of Remembrance at St Georges Church in Malaga. The event will take place at 11.00, on 13 November, 2016.