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Tiffer & Asociados

Submitted by ptiffer on Wed, 2006/01/11 - 16:50.
TIFFER & ASOCIADOS, is a Law firm founded in 2001, our members have been lawyers since 1965. We specialize in several areas of the practice of Law with the mission of proving the best service to our clients, with ethics and professionalism. English spoken.

Our areas of practice are:

  • Corporate Law
  • Free Zone
  • Tourism Law
  • Banking and Properties Law
  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Civil Law
  • Real Estate
  • Immigration Law

Contact with: 

 Paul Tiffer
 Abogado y Notario Público
 Tiffer & Asociados
 Reparto Bolonia
 Hospital Militar 1c. al lago, 1c. abajo
 Cel.: 8841652; Tel.: 2668622
 Managua, Nicaragua
 E-mail: ptiffer@cablenet.com.ni

First American Title Insurance Company Approved Attorney.

See here and here for people talking about their experiences.

The following is a specific answer by Paul Tiffer to a question here but is of general interest.

Some clients wrote me asking about a Nicaliving art, or question, in my opinion it´s could be useful if I had this general answer:

According to Nicaraguan Civil Law, anybody can leave properties through a Public Deed called a Testamento, prepared with a Nicaraguan Notary. It is the equivalent of a will in the USA, but with more solemnity. It is necessary to do it in front of three legal witnesses. In the Testamento the owner of the property can appoint the heir or heiress. It could be a Nicaraguan, American, or any other nationality. The person is going to express his or her last will or desire.

On the other hand a will from USA, or any other country, is legal in Nicaragua, but it is necessary to do the proper authentications, translations and registration in Nicaragua. For that reason, it could be more useful, cheaper and easier for the heiress have a Nicaraguan Testamento, for the properties in Nicaragua.

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Nicaragua's New Retirement Law

Submitted by ptiffer on Tue, 2009/11/03 - 11:01.

Nicaragua's New Retirement Law:

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/15617

Those other links can be useful for reference and additional information:

RESIDENCY PROCEDURE/ Immigration:

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/13732

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/14769

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/15070

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/14698

Real Estate:

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/7831

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/9978

Corporations/Business:

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/4344

Office:

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/3156

http://www.nicaliving.com/user/1204

Weapons:

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/12944

Best regards,

Paul Tiffer Rodríguez Abogado y Notario Público Tiffer & Asociados Hospital Militar 1 Cuadra al Lago 1 Cuadra Abajo; # 1210 Teléfonos: 22548142 - 22668622 Celular: 88841652 Managua, Nicaragua http://www.nicaliving.com/node/3156

Best regards,

Paul

All the information...

Submitted by Doug on Tue, 2009/11/03 - 14:01.

in one place.

Way to go Paul !!

-Doug ©

If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate

NICALIBRE Jacko Hey Paul, I

Submitted by Giacomo Fiorino on Fri, 2009/04/24 - 13:56.

NICALIBRE Jacko

Hey Paul, I am buying a car, and I will need the service of a notary. How much will it cost me if I hire you to make the document? I will appriciate for a swift answer as the the deal is to be done pretty soon.

paul tiffer

Submitted by dirtbuilder on Tue, 2009/02/24 - 18:27.

The wife and I are mostly through residency application. Paul Tiffer is everything people have stated and more. It was never expected to go smooth but pauls prompt communications by email while we remained here in usa to supply all he needed was reasonably quick compared to what we've read about. Fedex of documents to Nica is not cheap but this is the way to go.

RESIDENCY

Submitted by ptiffer on Wed, 2009/01/28 - 15:09.

RESIDENCY

Getting residency can be one the hardest parts of living in Nicaragua for many people, and lack of information is one the reasons.

It is imperative to know there are three ways to get the residency.

1. As Investor 2. As Retiree 3. As worker

In all of these cases, the applicant must prove this status and submit supporting documentation, as well as the general documents of any foreigner namely:

* Birth Certificate * Police Record * Health Certificate.

These three documents must be from the applicant's country and MUST be authenticated by the Nicaraguan Consulate in the country where the documents where issued. To get the authentication in USA, for example, it is necessary for the County Clerk to notarize and authenticate them. This is for Canadians too, and because there are no Nicaraguan consulates in Canada, they must authenticated in Canada and sent to the Washington consulate of Nicaragua.

Then these authenticated documents must be authenticated in the Nicaraguan Foreign Affairs Ministry and translated into Spanish with a Nicaraguan Notary, to be submitted to Immigration.

The same procedure must be followed for retirees, with the document of annual pension to prove they have the minimum income required for the Nicaraguan law.

At the moment, this procedure I just told you, must be followed by everybody. There is no possible way to submit documents issued in Nicaragua (police record or Nicaraguan health certificate are not valid for foreign people to get residency) and finally, no one can submit any document to Immigration or any other government offices without the proper authentication I just explained; that is the law.

Another possibility is if somebody marries a Nicaraguan. In this case, this person will need to submit the whole documentation above (Birth Certificate, Police Record, and Health Certificate), and must submit this additional information:

* Copy of the ID of you husband/wife * Marriage License * Support Affidavit (the spouse must declare he/she will support you in Nicaragua) * Labor contract or any certification from your spouse’s job.

For information you can check:

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/13732#comment-79233

Consulate General Of Nicaragua in Miami

Submitted by DD on Fri, 2009/07/17 - 15:56.

I recently submitted 5 documents, police history, health certificate, divorce decree, copies of passport and birth certificate. 3 out of the 5 got authenticated. The health and passport need to have a State "Apostille" I then asked if I could bring these two documents with the apostille, if I could get them authenticated in Nicaragua I was quoted “yes” now I’ve heard mixed information on this. Is this true?

Immigration

Submitted by ptiffer on Fri, 2009/07/17 - 17:47.

The photocopy of the whole pages of the passport it doesn't need to be Apostille from USA, can be for a Notary in Nicaragua.

The Health and any other documents from USA, must be Apostille from USA, them the Nicaraguan Consulate in USA, any of them; and the Nicaraguan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The whole documentation must be translated into Spanish.

If you have any other question, you can contact me directly to:

ptiffer@cablenet.com.ni

Best regards

Paul Tiffer

M Tiffer

Submitted by harmonia on Fri, 2009/02/20 - 14:58.

As a Canadian I did my authentification thrue the Canadian consulat in Managua and it worked ....And I would nt do business thrue the USA,,,simple healty choice.

In Managua

Submitted by ptiffer on Thu, 2009/03/05 - 11:09.

Hello:

Canadian Consulate is able the authentications of some documents, and it was great for you, my advise is to check in advance with the Consulate in Managua, otherwise must be through USA.

Best regards, and Congratulations.

Paul

re rentista

Submitted by arlington on Wed, 2009/02/18 - 14:33.

Paul, I've heard people tell of a category called rentista. Is this something that exists? Re pensionado - must the income being received be from a government pension or does a self administered RRSP (Canada) IRA (US) qualify. I've heard tell that only government social security counts for a pensionado. Though as the age limit for pensioner is 45, I don't see how anyone could draw a government pension before 60 years of age.

RENTISTA

Submitted by ptiffer on Wed, 2010/02/03 - 11:44.

Hello:

About RENTISTAS

This law was changed, please check:

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/15617

Indeed the Law named: RESIDENT PENSIONERS OR INDIVIDUALS LIVING ON INVESTMENTS ACT DECREE NO. 628 NATIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF NICARAGUA, use in Spanish the name RENTISTA for people who have "individuals living on Investments" or private income from different sources.

These incomes must be permanent, ex: a Certificate of Deposit in a Bank for 5 years which the interested are over $ 400 per months.

Another example a Credit someone is going to pay you, a Mortgage for 5 years or more.

On of my clients sells his house in Canada and the buyer is paying in several years the price, instead to the bank, to my client and he proved and the Nicaraguan Government accepted.

It could be from a private company which is going to pay this amount ($ 400) or more for the next five years,

Actually there are several other ways.

About retire people under 60, could retire under especial conditions, such as: to illness, down sizing, member of the military, or people with any Health problem, and any other etc.

If I can assist you, I will be pleased to do it, you can contact me at:

ptiffer@cablenet.com.ni

Best regards

Paul

Early government pensions

Submitted by fyl on Wed, 2009/02/18 - 14:42.

It is not just social security but the more obscure the pension is, the harder it is to get it to "pass the test". For example, 20 years in the U.S. military or in many government jobs gets you a reasonable pension regardless of your age.

I don't know how an RRSA works but an IRA wouldn't because it doesn't meet the "for life" test.

thanks . . .

Submitted by arlington on Wed, 2009/02/18 - 18:21.

and what do you make of this rentista category?

Good, accessible lawyer in Leon

Submitted by quensey on Fri, 2007/03/16 - 04:09.

Hello Mr. Tiffer, I'm also seeking a good, accessible lawyer in Leon for a possible incorporation and real estate transaction.

Paul Tiffer in the Forums section

Submitted by fyl on Thu, 2006/05/11 - 09:02.

See http://www.nicaliving.com/node/4344 for another comment about Paul Tiffer from a NL member.

Aditional information of Paul Tiffer

Submitted by ptiffer on Mon, 2009/03/16 - 17:10.

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/9978

Hello Mr. Tiffer

Submitted by bluecayuga on Sun, 2006/02/26 - 11:10.

Miskito Alan from this blog refered me to you. Could you recommend a good real estate lawyer in Leon? Preferably someone who speaks English (my son is who will meet with the lawyer and he has been speaking Spanish for only 6 months).

I am buying property outside Leon and my son is doing the transaction for me. I do not want to send money until I hire another lawyer to make sure the transaction is legal and the property will be mine.

Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, sheila m. kyle/ blue cayuga studio New York State, USA

Direct email

Submitted by no longer registered on Mon, 2006/02/27 - 07:00.

Sheila, I am pretty certain Paul doesn't frequent this site. Better to send him a direct email (listed in his ad). He responded to me via email and phone on the same day I contacted him...

Buena suerte!

Ok, I'm happy

Submitted by fyl on Fri, 2006/01/27 - 10:47.

I asked Paul to do some work for me. He did it quickly and efficiently and kept me posted along the way. I'm a happy customer.

On the note with immigration questions, I actually discussed dealing with immigration with him a bit. His advice is to avoid lawyers when talking to immigration. His explanation, which makes a lot of sense, is that people in immigration don't make much money and when you show up with your "expensive lawyer" they are all the more likely to make things as complicated as possible for you.

Immigration

Submitted by se_vnt3 on Thu, 2006/01/19 - 09:35.

Mr. Paul Tiffer Rodríguez, do you dipple or dabble in a little bit of Immigration law?

Immigration

Submitted by ptiffer on Wed, 2006/04/05 - 11:17.

Hello:

I would like to know if any of you need any help for any immigration business. I am starting to work in this field again. The reason is there is a new person here to handle these things.

Best Regards,

Paul

Paul Tiffer Rodríguez Abogado y Notario Público Tiffer & Asociados Reparto Bolonia Hospital Militar 1c. al lago, 1c. abajo Cel.: 8841652; Telf.: 2668622 Managua, Nicaragua

Great News!

Submitted by Miskito Alan on Wed, 2006/04/05 - 16:43.

Miskito Alan ®

Many people prefer an attorney for immigration and/or residency help and all of us at "NL" will be happy to recommend you and your associates.

Best regards - Alan.

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email maybe better

Submitted by no longer registered on Thu, 2006/01/19 - 10:14.

I'm not sure Paul actually reads this site. I emailed him and got an almost immediate reply (w/in 2 hrs) and have been able to reach him via cell with no problems...

I am at your services

Submitted by ptiffer on Tue, 2009/06/16 - 11:36.

I am at your services

I check my email every single day, and NL every often, and any comment of my Blog go directly to my email; this comment was 3 years ago.

So when any Nicaliving user needs legal assistance I am at your services.

However for a better communication please contact me to:

ptiffer@cablenet.com.ni

or to my cell phone:

(505) 88841652

Best regards

Paul Tiffer Rodríguez Abogado y Notario Público Tiffer & Asociados Hospital Militar 1 Cuadra al Lago 1 Cuadra Abajo; # 1210 Teléfonos: (505) 22548142 - 22668622 Celular: (505) 88841652 Managua, Nicaragua http://www.nicaliving.com/node/3156

2 - Emails

Submitted by Miskito Alan on Mon, 2006/02/27 - 07:13.

&#9829 Miskito Alan:

The post by Shelia above was a copy of the 1st email that she sent to "Lawyer Paul" and she sent a 2nd email to him yestterday.

The reason that I am commenting is the fact that she did heed your January advice to her and email "Lawyer Paul" direct.

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HI Gang,

Submitted by bluecayuga on Thu, 2006/04/06 - 05:51.

Yes, I sent Paul an e-mail and he answered it immediately. He is wonderful and more importantly, honest. He went way out of his way to accomidate my insane "vacation" schedule.

I highly recommend him. sheila Kyle Ithaca NY and soon to be part time Nicaragua winter person.