This is a topic that some people do not like to face, as it makes them think about their own mortality. Unfortunately, if we want to take care of our loved ones or a favorite charity, we must face this issue at sometime. There two common types of wills. One is a legacy, and the […]
Continue ReadingThe main objective of Social Security is to guarantee the right to good health, medical assistance, the protection of the means of subsistence and the necessary social services for the collective and individual wellbeing, as well as the assignment of a pension that complies with the legal requirements that should be guaranteed by the state. […]
Continue ReadingPosted by Marta Pipe on September 02, 1997: I am in need of any and all information on or if it is possible for a USA citizen vs a USA citizen to obtain a divorce in Baja California. Any and all info will be greatly appreciated. You may post a message here or email me […]
Continue ReadingAll foreigners to Mexico who apply for and receive an FM3 permanent residence document are carefully instructed by the Mexican officials that the newly documented resident has the one-time right to import his used household furnishings to Mexico without the necessity of paying import duties. This is the story of one such resident who decided […]
Continue ReadingPosted by jennifer rose on January 25, 1999 Although “citizenship” and “nationality” are bandied about interchangeably, they are separate and distinct concepts. The Mexican Law of No Loss of Nationality, which went into effect in 1998, makes the procedure quite simple. Until at least 2003, the application can be made at the Mexican Consulate having […]
Continue ReadingOur last article discussed the basic importation regulations around foreign plated vehicles. This needed to be addressed as some vehicle seizures were made in Puerto Vallarta, and because a reasonable explanation was not forth coming from the officials there, all kinds of misinterpretations were made regarding customs law. We met with the main Guadalajara customs […]
Continue ReadingDriving in Oaxaca, Mexico, became a little more difficult in September / October, 2009. That’s when federal, state and municipal governments actually began enforcing the law, at least in the City of Oaxaca and in parts of the central valleys. Until then, rules of the road for driving in Oaxaca were on the books, but […]
Continue ReadingThe Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor (PROFECO), Mexico’s Federal Office of Fair Trading, is the closest you can get to an American or Canadian style government administered consumer protection bureau and mediation facility. Its Oaxaca regional office is run in a relatively swift and efficient manner, meaning that it is extremely user friendly from the perspective […]
Continue ReadingIn addition to the picturesque roads that wind through the countryside, Mexico has many modern highways and toll highways that quickly take you to your destination./ Tourists can obtain car permits at the border and also beforehand by applying at consulates on online. Driving in Mexico is a wonderful way to see the country. Let […]
Continue ReadingWe all have a “Plan” that distributes the property we own when we pass away. The difference is that some of us are familiar with our plan, others are not. Those with foresight have drafted estate planning documents, including a Will, that customize the plan to meet our needs and wishes. Those who have not […]
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