Inheritances / Litigation
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>>> Plan your inheritance !
The recommendation is making a will in Costa Rica for the goods located in the country. This Costa Rican will should indicate that it does not replace your US or British will. Get your residency in Costa Rica and avoid paying inheritance taxes.
It is important to have the inheritance matters discussed with a Public Notary.
In Costa Rica there are no inheritance taxes.
There are no restrictions to give all your belongings away in your will to any person; family members are not protected such as in many Europeans countries.
Put your investment in the name of a Costa Rican company; anonymous shareholdership and free of registration or costs endorsing the shares.
Lease and rental contract in Costa Rica: It is recommendable to set up a written contract even though the Law does not require a written contract in case of lease or rent.
Litigation: Our attorneys defend your rights before court in Costa Rica. The communication with our clients is in perfect English and in most cases two lawyers are defending you rights and interests; a fluent English speaking lawyer and a specialised lawyer in the legal issue; being Corporate Law; Financial Law; Labour Law in Costa Rica; Inheritance procedure; property title issues; Notary Public issues; family Law, Criminal Law; Environmental Law;…. Take advantage of our fluently English speaking lawyers in combination with a specialised local Attorney in the matter.
Arbitration: Only a few attorneys in Costa Rica have experience in handling an Arbitration process. We'll help you advising one.
Import and export: we will recommend to you the Best Border Agencies that will help you out with import and export taxes and papers.
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Trust: create a Trust in Costa Rica. This Common Law structure is perfectly accepted and legal in Costa Rica. It is taxfree and offers a better protection.




