Best Places In The World To Retire

Any contract that you sign in Mexico, whether for real estate or anything else, will almost always be in Spanish.  It is possible that you may draft a contract with another person in English but if there is ever a dispute, it will be translated into Spanish for the judge to read. For that reason, it is important to get an official translation of any legal document that you sign. It also is a great idea to get  an attorney who is fluent in both English and Spanish.  He...

Any contract that you sign in Mexico, whether for real estate or anything else, will almost always be in Spanish.  It is possible that you may draft a contract with another person in English but if there is ever a dispute, it will be translated into Spanish for the judge to read. For that reason, it is important to get an official translation of any legal document that you sign. It also is a great idea to get  an attorney who is fluent in both English and Spanish.  He will be able to analyze the document in Spanish and then to explain it and answer any of your questions in English.

 

If by chance you do have a document in English, it is still a great idea to get a good translation.  Then you have something for your own reference.  Again, it is best to get a good bi-lingual attorney to go through both documents with you.  It is wise to consider that even an official translation may have subtle differences in legal interpretation so it is always wise to have your attorney carefully review the Spanish document.

 

There is one exception to the statement that all official documents are in Spanish. The government recognizes all indigenous languages and must provide official documents in those languages if requested. There is a possibility of a document being controlled by the indigenous language.

 

It is not mandatory to hire an attorney to buy a house in Portugal.  However, and especially if you are a foreigner, it is strongly advisable to hire a lawyer to represent you and make sure that you signed the right contract, that you are buying the right property, and that the property does not have any liens, encumbrances or charges registered on it.
 
The role of the lawyer in the process of acquiring a property is to do a due diligence on the legal documentation of the...

It is not mandatory to hire an attorney to buy a house in Portugal.  However, and especially if you are a foreigner, it is strongly advisable to hire a lawyer to represent you and make sure that you signed the right contract, that you are buying the right property, and that the property does not have any liens, encumbrances or charges registered on it.
 
The role of the lawyer in the process of acquiring a property is to do a due diligence on the legal documentation of the property, assist in the negotiation of the promissory contract of purchase and sale (typically in Portugal the buyer and seller sign a promissory agreement first and complete on the acquisition within 30 to 60 days) and at the end organize and represent you in the signature of the public deed of purchase and sale that is usually done before a notary and with the registration of the acquisition at the land registry office.
 
Please note that all documentation together with the public deed of purchase and sale will have to be done in Portuguese.  Therefore, if you do not speak Portuguese it will be complicated to assure that all your rights are being taken care of.
 
Finally please also note that Portuguese lawyers registered at the bar association in Portugal will have professional liability insurance which assures the payment of compensation to clients that are wrongly advised.

 

(Tiled house  in Alcochete, Portugal, pictured.)

Drinking water from the local tab in Granada is very safe. We have been here since 2015 and have had no issues drinking tab water wherever we go. Safe travels and enjoy your stay. 

Drinking water from the local tab in Granada is very safe. We have been here since 2015 and have had no issues drinking tab water wherever we go. Safe travels and enjoy your stay. 

The best reason to retire overseas is the curiosity and the willingness to try something new. Most people don’t live in multiple places or multiple cultures so it is a leap of faith to do so later in life. However, the rewards of at least going through that process to deciding whether it’s right for you or not, is a courageous one and there is a payoff. The opportunity to reinvent oneself should not be underestimated.
 
Running from anything should not be a reason to...

The best reason to retire overseas is the curiosity and the willingness to try something new. Most people don’t live in multiple places or multiple cultures so it is a leap of faith to do so later in life. However, the rewards of at least going through that process to deciding whether it’s right for you or not, is a courageous one and there is a payoff. The opportunity to reinvent oneself should not be underestimated.
 
Running from anything should not be a reason to retire overseas. That’s not really what it’s about. Retiring overseas is about wanting more out of life. It’s about the curiosity of what is out there next on this journey and refusing to let the journey look like a dead-end and instead making it look like a door. There is always another door to walk through.
 
One of the best reasons to retire abroad is to satisfy one’s curiosity and to fight against the idea that there is an end. The journey of life is long and when someone continues to show curiosity of what’s out there, and want to pursue a new adventure, which has the ability to keep them young, invigorated, and excited about what’s next.