Important Terms Defined At my law firm, we work with lawyers from many areas of the world. I find that a high percentage of the lawyers that call me to look into working together on behalf of a particular client, are very competent lawyers. Competency is simply defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “an ability… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Corporations and the Real Estate Market
Corporations and the Real Estate Market
Corporations and the Real Estate Market At Lampón & Associates we are frequently asked about the use of corporations for real estate deals. Recently, we have seen a growing tendency towards the use of corporations for real estate closings in Vieques. Accordingly, I decided to make some comments on this simple subject which, unfortunately,… Read more »
Estate Planning, Inheritance Laws and Corporations in Puerto Rico
Dear friend of Lampón & Associates: I am pleased to announce a seminar we will be delivering at Vieques, on Saturday, December 1, 2007 on estate planning, inheritance laws and corporations in Puerto Rico. We will deliver this seminar at El Quenepo Restaurant, at El Malecón, where the owners (and our friends), Scott and… Read more »
Seminar This Weekend at Vieques
Dear Suscriber: We are delivering a seminar at Vieques this Saturday, December 1, 10:00 am sharp at El Quenepo Restaurant in La Esperanza. We have 5 spots remaining before we call it a “full” seminar. If you want to register, please call Yamila Cruz or Yojaimy Morales at 787-273-6767 to register. You can also send… Read more »
Financing Your Real Estate Purchase in Puerto Rico
The current financing scenario in Puerto Rico is quite interesting and, in my humble opinion, full of investment opportunities within the real estate market. On the one side, you have widespread reduction of interest rates accompanied by a highly competitive market among lenders. On the other hand, you have and increased level of concern by… Read more »
The Form of Deeds in Puerto Rico
Dear Vieques Law Subscriber: I have adventured into the area of using videos to communicate various aspects of law in Puerto Rico. I found that through a video I am able to present some examples and additional information which I am not able to do through an article. This video will give you a… Read more »
Forms of Deeds in Puerto Rico – Some further comments
Dear Subscriber: A reader posted a question on my video post about Forms of deeds in Puerto Rico. The question was very interesting and got me to write a detailed comment in response. Follow this link to gain access to this additional information which I hope you will find useful. Very truly yours, Santiago F…. Read more »
Exequatur in Puerto Rico
Dear Subscriber: Here is a link to my newest article on the subject of “exequaturs” in Puerto Rico. Click on the link and you will see a definition on what the process is and its uses. http://www.puertoricolegalblog.com/exequatur-in-puerto-rico/ I have had to work with many of these in Vieques. Yours, Santiago F. Lampón
OWNER’S FINANCE – MORTGAGES IN PUERTO RICO
In my real estate practice, I have found a recurring problem regarding the cancellation of a mortgage once it has been paid in full. These issues affect both the lender and the borrower and usually present themselves towards the end of the relationship. Surprisingly enough, I recently participated in a closing involving a major US… Read more »
ADVERSE POSSESION – a note about “ADVERSE”
Following my video on Titled vs. Un-titled Property I decided to expand on the practical definition or use of the term “adverse” and here it is.