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With 28 years of experience and bilingual service in Spanish and English, we assist foreign residents who live, invest, or retire in Cabo San Lucas. We explain each step clearly, without technical jargon.
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On the coast of Baja California Sur, the legal detail is everything.
Cabo San Lucas's legal services focus largely on real estate transactions for foreigners, estate planning, and residency procedures for those who choose to retire there. Because it lies within the 50-kilometer coastal zone, a foreigner cannot directly purchase residential property: the standard procedure is through a trust with a Mexican bank acting as trustee, in accordance with Article 27 of the Constitution and the Foreign Investment Law.
In addition, there's the condominium ownership system, very common in tourist developments, and the need to coordinate with a notary to formalize each transaction. Reviewing the property title, land use regulations, and maintenance fees before signing prevents surprises that can be costly to resolve later.
- ✓ Trusts and sales for foreign buyers
- ✓ Temporary and permanent residence before the INM
- ✓ Condominium property review and land use
- ✓ Estate planning and wills for foreigners
Coastal real estate
Trusts, deed registration and property review for properties in coastal areas or tourist developments.
Thinking about foreigners
Bilingual assistance for those who live or retire in Los Cabos, with immigration procedures explained clearly.
Remote support
We coordinate powers of attorney and signatures for clients operating from the United States, Canada, or other countries.
One office for all legal matters
These are the subjects in which those who live or invest in Cabo San Lucas seek us out the most.
Real Estate
Trusts, purchase and sale and condominium regime within the restricted coastal zone.
Migratory
Temporary or permanent residence with the INM for those who choose to retire here.
Familiar
Divorce, pensions and inheritances, including marriages between people of different nationalities.
Penal
Defense and support in investigation files in Baja California Sur.
Labor
Labor relations in the tourism and hotel sector, for employers and employees.
Corporate
Formation of companies to operate businesses and holiday rentals safely.
Fiscal
Tax obligations of leasing and real estate investment in the region.
Trademarks and IP
Trademark registration with the IMPI for tourism businesses and local shops.
The most trusted lawyers in Cabo San Lucas
We are a well-established team with nearly three decades of experience representing families, businesses, and foreigners. Transparency, rapid response, and a human touch.
- ✓ Verified and specialized lawyers by subject matter
- ✓ Bilingual support for the expat community
- ✓ Clear budget before starting
- ✓ We respond in less than 24 business hours
Conciliation
We first seek the agreement that resolves your conflict and saves you time and money.
Legality
Each strategy strictly adheres to the law and professional ethics.
Strategy
Years of judicial practice, academic preparation and teaching behind each case.
How to schedule your first consultation in Cabo San Lucas?
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- ✓ Free of charge and without obligation
- ✓ Confirmation on the same business day
- ✓ In-person and online support
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What we get asked most
Can a foreigner buy a house in Cabo San Lucas?+
Yes, although because it's within the 50-kilometer coastal zone, you can't acquire the residential property directly. The usual way is through a trust with a Mexican bank as trustee, which grants you the use, enjoyment, and disposal of the property. We review each case to advise you on the appropriate structure.
What is a real estate trust and how long does it last?+
This is a contract in which a Mexican bank acquires the property located in the restricted zone and manages it for the benefit of the foreign buyer, who retains the rights of use and disposal. It is established for a term of 50 years and is renewable. We explain the obligations and costs before you sign.
Do you help with residency so I can retire in Los Cabos?+
Yes. We assist with temporary and permanent residency applications with the INM (National Institute of Migration), including the financial solvency route often used by those retiring. We review requirements and processing times based on your specific situation, but we don't promise deadlines that are beyond our control.
Do they offer services in English and remotely?+
Yes. We offer bilingual service in Spanish and English and coordinate powers of attorney and signatures for clients residing outside of Mexico. Much of the process can be completed remotely, with in-person visits only when absolutely necessary.
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