Do I Qualify for Social Security If I Retire in Mexico?

Posted by Mexlaw

As the number of U.S. citizens applying for residency in Mexico continues to increase substantially, one of the concerns we hear is regarding social security, disability and survivor benefits originating from the U.S. Considering that a monthly social security payment will provide a higher quality of life in Mexico compared to the US, the fear of losing this benefit is understandable. If I retire in Mexico will I lose my social security?No, U.S. citizens can collect social security in Mexico. There are a few countries the U.S. will not send benefits to and your payments are withheld until you return...

10 December

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The Basics of Condo Insurance for Expats Investing in Mexican Real Estate

Posted by Mexlaw

in Insurance, MexLaw

Whether you are buying property in Mexico as a home or an investment, you have already discovered the high investment potential of Mexican real estate and will want to protect it. Some expats have put every cent they have into their new dream home and are looking forward to retiring in the warm weather. There are also expats who think of it as a business, buying one or more vacation rentals that create revenue while they are back home. As a property owner anywhere you need to purchase homeowners insurance to protect your investment, Mexico is no different. One difficulty expats experience...

19 November

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Survey Says…Mérida is the Best Place to Live!

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Looking for the safest place in Mexico with an excellent quality of life at an affordable price that you can call home? You will find it in Mérida. Mérida continues to be nominated as one of the best places to live out of 305 cities, leading the index created by the United Nations Organization of cities with a better quality of life. Mérida attracts significant investments both domestically and foreign, and many foreigners seeking a new lifestyle and early retirement are drawn to Mérida. This colonial city is chock-full of culture, museums, and history, but it also offers a low...

19 November

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Points to Consider When Purchasing Land in Mexico

Posted by Mexlaw

in MexLaw, Real Estate

Obtain an Active Cadastral (Property Survey) Ensure the measurements of the property match the those of the cadastral and confirm the property the seller is selling is the same as the legal deed. Infrastructure and Utilities Is the infrastructure in place for new construction? Are utilities and water available? Are there extra fees involved for connecting to water and sewer? Is there internet and tv services available in the area? These services may or may not be relevant to you. Zoning and Permits Research the zoning of the property. Depending on what you plan to build on the property you need to be...

18 October

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One Million Dollar Wrongful Death Case Settled in Mexico

Posted by Mexlaw

in Legal Services, MexLaw

MexLaw recently settled a wrongful death claim out of court for one million USD; this is one of Mexico's largest out of court settlements in history. The case was settled to the mutual satisfaction of all parties within nine months. When tragedy touches your life, you need a litigation law team that can obtain the fair restitution you deserve. Trials can drag on for years, they are costly and emotionally draining and delay the healing time of the victims. This tragedy took place in Mexico, making it extraordinarily unusual that the settlement was this substantial since in most cases the...