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The Law In Spain

Are Living Wills Recognised In Spain?

Living Will is called ´Declaración de Voluntad Vital Anticipada´ in Spain. You have to register them with the relevant public authorities in your region for them to be valid and you can include all kinds of medical decisions that need to be m

What Dogs Are On Dangerous Breeds List?

Currently, these 15 breeds, although some regions have added German Shepherd and Boxer to the list, so best check your local Town Hall for the complete list for your area. These breeds are banned from private ownership unless licensed and cont

By Law, Can My Child Be Refused Healthcare?

No, all children under 18 years have the right to the same medical care as any Spanish citizen, even if they cannot provide the necessary paperwork this would ordinarily entail. This means the healthcare should be free, as it is for all Spanish

Is It Illegal To Transport Gas Bottles In Private Vehicle?

No, it is not. You can carry up to two gas bottles of max. 15 kg in your car, securely fastened and in upright position, either empty or full. Note: as of January 2015 the biggest seller of gas bottles in your region will be obliged to deliver t

What Are The Official Public Holidays For My Area?

Please click this link to the website of the Seguridad Social for the <strong class=’StrictlyAutoTagBold’>Calendario Laboral with all recognised <strong class=’StrictlyAutoTagBold’>Public Holidays for each are

What Are The Legal Requirements For A Power Of Attorney?

Example: For one person of a couple owning a property to be able to sell the house with POA for the other, absent partner, you must obtain a POA in Spanish, with the apostille of The Hague (apostille not necessary when POA is drawn up in Spain).

Convenio Regulador For Inem

A Convenio Regulador is the spanish term for Divorce Settlement, in this case the part in which the economic responsibilities of both parents with regards to maintenance of children is laid out. INEM/SEPE can ask for it if you are applying for s

As A Holiday Rental Owner, How Do I Inform Guardia Of Guest Arrivals?

You are required by law to supply the Guardia Civil with the personal data of your paying holiday rental guests, within 24 hours after their arrival. THIS is the form to use, as published in the State Bulletin, scroll down to ‘Anexo’

Is My Uk Driving Licence Legal In Spain?

For full information, please visit the On the Road Section of the Library for information such as the document titled: The Law Relating to Driving Licences IMPORTANT UPDATE. Please read the information on this section on the driving licence Â

Is Littering Allowed In Spain?

No, it is not, though you would think so,  lol.  Whether the law is enforced, is an entirely different matter. Emptying of ashtray from car in summer, to name one example, is a grave offence, because of the danger, especially in rural areas, o