Acting as executor of estate with Spanish assets adds cross-border legal and tax responsibilities. Spanish notarial procedures, inheritance tax deadlines and property registry formalities must be handled correctly to avoid delays and personal liability. Understanding how Spanish law interacts with the foreign will is essential for a smooth administration.
Reuniting in Spain with an EU citizen partner or relative can be faster than other routes, but it still requires strong proof of the relationship and sufficient means. At Mecan Legal we prepare complete files, coordinate marriage or registered partnership documentation, and help you avoid refusals, delays and future issues if the relationship changes.
In blended families with children from different relationships and assets in several countries, a standard will is not enough. At Mecan Legal we analyse spouses, partners, children and cross-border wealth to draft a Spanish will that is clear, coordinated with other countries and designed to reduce conflict between generations.
Bringing your dog or cat to Spain involves far more than buying a carrier. Travel rules, vaccines, microchips, insurance and rental clauses can all affect your plans. Mecan Legal helps you align legal requirements with your move so your pet’s arrival is smooth, safe and free of avoidable disputes.
Opening a bank account in Spain as a foreigner is now easier, even if you are still abroad. With the right documents and a power of attorney, you can obtain a Spanish IBAN, keep your finances compliant and prepare for a property purchase. Mecan Legal also helps you understand when you qualify for a Spanish mortgage as a non-resident.
If you become ill or lose capacity in Spain, your family may feel lost between doctors, banks and paperwork. A clear living will and power of attorney let you set instructions and appoint trusted people in advance. Mecan Legal helps foreign residents plan for these situations with legal certainty and peace of mind.
Retiring with pensions from Spain and other countries raises complex questions: who pays what, where it is taxed and how it affects your family. This guide explains how international coordination rules, Spanish tax residence and inheritance law interact. Mecan Legal focuses on the legal, tax and estate planning side, helping you understand your position and coordinate with pension advisers abroad.
Buying a boat and a berth in Spain can be an excellent lifestyle and asset decision, but the risk usually sits in the details: title, debts, concession rights and ongoing costs. Before paying any deposit, you should verify documentation, marina rules and tax exposure. Mecan Legal supports you with due diligence, negotiation and remote completion to avoid surprises.
Buying or selling property in Spain from abroad is perfectly possible with a well-drafted power of attorney and the right legal team on the ground. Beyond signing at the notary, Mecan Legal carries out pre-sale legal studies, regularises surface discrepancies and undeclared works, and coordinates with award-winning architects so your villa, penthouse or rural home reaches buyers with its legal situation and value properly protected.
A major build in Spain is not managed by plans alone. It is managed through contracts, site minutes and documented decisions. A construction lawyer coordinates architects and contractors, structures delay penalties and protects your duties as promotor. Mecan Legal combines legal control, tax awareness and dispute strategy to keep budgets and timelines defensible.
