BCP Tuesday Talk
Martine Heyer
BCP Theater - 10:30AM - October 13, 2015
In Panama life is uncertain - have SECURITY first.
- If you are immortal this is not for you.
- If your assets in Panama come to less than $5000.00 this is not for you
For everyone else, I know you will learn at least one titbit, if not many tidbits.
- Smart people make mistakes
- If you wish to protect your assets in Panama
- If you wish to leave minimal headaches to your survivors
- If you wish to save your estate from probate fees
- The advantages of being legally married in Panama
- Just because you told immigration you are married, does not mean you are registered as married in Panama
- The lovely world of immigration - Unless you have a Panamanian passport, you are an immigrant
- How to achieve the registration of your marriage at the least cost.
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We just (May 2016) discussed this with a very knowledgeable attorney. She thought that it was unlikely that one's marriage would be questioned with the marriage certificate apostatized. She did say that it is a good idea to have it translated to Spanish using a certified translator.
In order to have the marriage registered, one needs the original, not a copy. The cost is minimal so we will probably do it.
To those who are considering the remarriage option, there is a problem. To get married, you need to swear that you are not currently married. Thus the marriage would be void and the courts would not look kindly on the attempted deception.
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Love it Penny!
Thanks for the update. I just need to get the wedding dress finalized .. and would love to participate in a Geezer Gringo Hitched Ceremony!
Dang, after being a member of AARP forever, since moving here no "vale la pena" even at $12/year.
Per my previous post no wedding gifts will be accepted :)
On a serious note, if you have a good attorney.. this should already be understood.
Regards
John,
Martine tells me that anyone who has a passport can get married via the notary.
John, what do you mean, "Permanent tourists need not apply......" I was unable to go to the talk. Can you clarify this?
Now that would be cool. Maybe you should contact them Penny. How fun would that be for those attending the ceremonies?
Can I bring my wife and my girlfriend and my boyfriend and my little pony?
Now serious for a sec - this is ridiculous to get people who have lived her a long time all concerned about this! Due diligence as usual is what rules!
This is reminiscent of the get all your $$ - something about $30K before you are taxed to death US rumor (sorry N/A for those of you elsewhere)..
When and where?
Man, I wish I had been in town to attend this meeting. I'm learning new (and disconcerting) things on this discussion thread. I hope some sort of recap will be available.