legal Archives

The rights of a surviving spouse in Uruguay

Planning to retire in Uruguay? What are the pros and cons? We continue our series on spouse’s rights and what can you do to protect your husband or wife.

The importance of making a will in Uruguay

The truth about inheritance laws–children inherit the estate, not spouses and there’s no tax. Essential reading for anyone living in Uruguay.

Buying property in Uruguay

Moving to Uruguay? Lawyer Mark Teuten goes through legal requirements, taxes and most importantly the costs of buying a house or apartment in Uruguay.