What many families discover when it’s already too late Throughout this series we’ve explored the questions that come up most often when a foreign national owns property in Mexico: what happens to a property when its owner passes away, whether a fideicomiso avoids probate, whether a foreign will is enough. But there’s a reality that […]
What many families discover when it’s already too late Someone from the United States, Canada, or Europe buys a property in Mexico. Over time, they build assets there, establish ties with the country, and organize their affairs. As part of that planning, they sign a will in their home country to protect their family and […]
What Many Foreign Property Owners Believe… and What Actually Happens When a foreigner purchases property in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or anywhere in the Riviera Maya, it is common to hear the same statement: “I don’t need to worry about inheritance issues because I have a fideicomiso.” The problem is that this belief—often expressed with […]
What your family needs to know before it’s too late Buying a property in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or the Riviera Maya is a significant decision. But there’s a conversation almost no one has at that moment: what happens to that property if the owner passes away? It’s not a comfortable topic — but it’s […]
Imagine this: After months — or even years — of legal proceedings, you finally obtain a favorable judgment. The court rules in your favor. You win. But there’s a problem. The other party no longer has assets under their name. They sold, transferred, or simply made their assets disappear while the case was ongoing. And […]
The recent judicial reform in Mexico represents one of the most significant transformations of the justice system in recent decades. Beyond the political debate surrounding it, the truly relevant aspect lies in its institutional dimension: it modifies the structure of the Judiciary and, as a result, may influence the way laws are interpreted and applied […]
When leasing a property, many owners believe that signing a traditional lease agreement is enough to protect their investment. However, experience shows that the real issue in many rental disputes is not the tenant, but the type of contract signed from the outset. When a tenant stops paying rent, a poorly structured agreement can quickly […]
In international debates surrounding Venezuela, concepts such as sovereignty, non-intervention, and self-determination are often invoked as definitive arguments. However, a rigorous reading of contemporary international law requires addressing a fundamental question: are these principles meant to protect governments in the abstract, or the people living under their authority? State sovereignty is not an end in […]









