Legal issues cover many areas of life and even after death issues. Aspects include civil matters, criminal law, estate planning, notarization and due diligence. All these areas, apart from notarization, have several legal aspects that could seriously impact the quality of your retirement life in Dumaguete.
As a foreigner in the Philippines, you may face some disadvantages if caught up in legal issues. Even though you may have a solid legal position it’s no guarantee you will prevail in your action.
Also, please note that attorneys here do not specialize is any single aspect of law. They are all general practitioners. Because of that, it’s critical you know which is the correct attorney to retain, one who not only has legal skills, but also the right connections that will be beneficial in protecting you.