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Real estate legal services in Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit

Study, drafting and formalization of your legal acts in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit: purchases, bank trusts, contracts, wills and companies, with the precision of notarial practice.

01 · 6 services

Transfer of ownership

Study, drafting and formalization of the acts that transfer ownership of an asset, with prior review of the legal status of the property and the parties.

  • Purchase and sale

    Review of title history, liens and tax status; drafting of the agreement and guidance through to its formalization before a notary.

  • Donation (gift)

    Gratuitous transfer of assets between relatives or third parties, taking care of the tax and estate implications.

  • Real estate trust for foreigners

    Including restricted-zone trusts (Art. 27, Sec. I of the Mexican Constitution) so foreign nationals can acquire rights over coastal property with full legal certainty.

  • Assignment of rights and interests

    Transfer of rights over assets, contracts or equity interests, with prior analysis of their validity and scope.

  • Property exchange (barter)

    Exchange of assets between the parties, with proper valuation and tax treatment for each one.

  • Transfer in lieu of payment

    Delivery of an asset to settle a debt, documented to give certainty to both creditor and debtor.

02 · 3 services

Use and enjoyment agreements

Agreements that grant the use of an asset without transferring ownership, drafted to prevent disputes and protect both parties.

  • Lease of movable and real property

    Residential, commercial and vacation rental agreements, with guarantees, termination clauses and clear rules of use.

  • Sublease

    Authorization and documentation of the sublease, defining the responsibilities of landlord, tenant and subtenant.

  • Loan for use (comodato)

    Free loan of the use of an asset, with a term and conditions for its care and return.

03 · 6 services

Security agreements

Structuring of loans and collateral that back financial transactions between individuals, companies and institutions.

  • Revolving credit facility with pledge or mortgage

    Revolving credit line secured by movable or real property, with clearly defined drawdown and repayment terms.

  • Term loan secured by mortgage

    Fixed-amount loan secured by a mortgage, documented for registration with the Public Registry.

  • Security trust

    Assets placed in trust to secure obligations, allowing faster enforcement than court proceedings.

  • Loan agreement with mortgage and/or pledge

    Money loan between individuals or companies, backed by a mortgage or pledge to protect the lender.

  • Acknowledgment of debt with mortgage

    Formal documentation of an existing debt and its collateral, making payment certain and enforceable.

  • Pledge agreements

    Pledge over movable assets to secure the performance of obligations.

04 · 8 services

Real estate services

Legal acts and filings to regularize, divide, merge or develop properties and real estate projects.

  • Property subdivision

    Division of a lot into several parcels, including formalization and registration.

  • Lot merger

    Merger of two or more lots into a single registered property.

  • Court-ordered auction award

    Formalization of the award of properties acquired at a judicial auction.

  • Inheritance award

    Transfer to the heirs of the real estate included in an estate.

  • Fractional ownership agreements

    Legal structure allowing several owners to share a property under clear rules of use and management.

  • Condominium regime

    Drafting of the condominium deed and bylaws for vertical or horizontal developments.

  • Subdivision developments

    Legal support for the creation and platting of residential subdivisions.

  • Timeshare dedication

    Dedication of properties to the timeshare regime in accordance with applicable regulations.

05 · 3 services

Estates and wills

Estate planning and probate to protect your family and provide certainty over your assets.

  • Intestate succession

    Handling of the estate when there is no will, through a notary when applicable or through the courts.

  • Testate succession

    Execution of the testator’s wishes and award of the assets to heirs and legatees.

  • Wills

    Advice to execute a clear and valid will that prevents family disputes.

06 · 11 services

Companies and associations

Incorporation and corporate life of companies and associations, keeping their documentation in order before any authority.

  • Incorporation of commercial companies

    S.A., S.A. de C.V., S. de R.L. and other entities, with bylaws tailored to your project.

  • Incorporation of civil partnerships

    Partnerships for professional services and other non-commercial purposes.

  • Incorporation of civil associations

    Non-profit associations with a well-defined purpose and governing bodies.

  • Private charitable institutions

    Support in the incorporation of private charitable institutions.

  • Spin-offs

    Division of a company to separate assets or business lines.

  • Mergers

    Integration of two or more companies into one.

  • Dissolution and liquidation

    Orderly winding-up of companies in accordance with the law.

  • Change of corporate form

    Change of corporate type without losing legal personality.

  • Notarization of shareholder meetings

    Formalization of meeting minutes so they are fully valid before third parties.

  • Powers of attorney

    General and special powers of attorney for litigation, administration and ownership acts.

  • Other types of entities

    Advice on choosing and incorporating the right legal entity for each project.

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