The COVID pandemic has brought immense change in the way legal procedures happen in Mexico. Some changes have been welcomed by the legal community, but some remain to be reverted or fixed. The good side:…
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The legal dimension of local security in Mexico
Security is clearly a social phenomena. I mean, it is better studied from the perspective of sociology, than from any other science. The effects of lack of security have consequences in the daily lives of…
Real Estate frauds in San Miguel de Allende
In San Miguel de Allende a horrible fraud scheme is happening and people are being left without money or a home. It’s happening in condo developments that use heavy promotion in billboards around the city,…
What to do if I’ve been sued in Mexico
Time is essential when a Mexican lawsuit is notified to you, so always the first step needs to be to get advise from a Mexican lawyer who knows the legal subject of the lawsuit or…
Could I have been sued in Mexico without knowing?
The short answer is yes. The long answer is: if you have reason to believe someone could have sued you, it is always better to use a service like the one we provide to query…
International Bank Fraud in Mexico: a practical case
» This case is still recent. We are changing countries and type of companies involved, for confidentiality purposes. The Bank Fraud case A European Company had to do payments to a USA company. They usually…
How legal representation works in Mexico
In most countries, Power of Attorney’s (POA’s) can be done in the confort of your home and without witnesses. In Mexico, formalities are more complex. Private POA’s have to include the signature of 2 witnesses…
Foreign owners of Mexican Property could save thousands of dollars in taxes
When selling a property in Mexico, Capital Gains tax are retained by the Public Notary in charge of the closing. Sellers rarely know their rights in regards to paying taxes, so they tend to accept…
Why you need labor contracts and social security for your workers in Mexico
Most people think that Mexican labor law is so hard to comply with, is better to not comply with it and have irregular labor relationships with employees. This is a mistake. A labor contract with…
On why do you need a Mexican Last Will
»This legal note is limited to the matters set forth herein and in a broad perspective. We offer a streamlined and inexpensive Mexican Last Will service, don’t hesitate to check it out. In Mexican Law,…