Lawyers for Individuals in Bogotá, Colombia

Expert legal advice and representation for decisions that affect your assets and your family, from a contract to a succession or a collection lawsuit. Bilingual Lawyers for Colombian residents and for Colombians and expats living abroad.

COP 250,000

Consultation fee
Colombian pesos.

Legal services for individuals

Contracts

We draft, review and negotiate sale, lease, preliminary, service, mandate and loan agreements and private arrangements. We identify the risks and clauses that could harm you before you sign, and represent you if there is a breach.

Succession

We handle notarial and judicial successions: inventory, valuation, partition and allocation of assets, and registration of real estate in the heirs' names. We advise on the fastest route depending on the number of heirs and their agreement. Ideal for heirs living abroad.

Wills

We draft and advise on the execution of wills in line with the forced-heirship rules of the Colombian Civil Code, so your wishes are carried out and conflicts among heirs are reduced.

Estate Planning

We structure the transfer and protection of your assets: wills, prenuptial agreements, gifts, family companies and trusts, with analysis of the tax effect. Designed for families with assets in Colombia and abroad.

Civil Liability

Advice and representation in damage claims, contractual and non-contractual: accidents, breaches, property damage and professional liability. We assess the viability of the case and the quantification of compensation.

Condominium Law (Propiedad Horizontal)

We serve owners, administrators and councils under Law 675 of 2001: bylaws, assemblies, collection of administration fees, challenges to decisions, penalties and neighbor disputes.

Tax Matters before DIAN and Treasury Offices

Income tax returns, responses to tax authority notices, refund requests, appeals and procedures before the DIAN and municipal treasury offices (property tax, ICA, vehicles), with strict deadline control.

Negotiable Instruments

Collection and defense in enforcement proceedings on promissory notes, bills of exchange, checks and invoices. We draft promissory notes with instruction letters and analyze defenses and the statute of limitations.

Partition of Co-owned Property

We represent co-owners who wish to exit a co-owned asset: physical division or sale at public auction, valuation, recognition of improvements and distribution of proceeds among owners.

Personal Insolvency

Debt negotiation, payment agreements and asset liquidation for individuals who are not merchants (Law 1564 of 2012). We help you organize your obligations and suspend collection proceedings while you negotiate with creditors.

Child Support (Alimentos)

Setting, increasing, reducing and ending child support, and enforcement of unpaid support. We handle conciliations and proceedings before family commissioners and courts, with discretion and a focus on protecting the child.

When it makes sense to hire a lawyer

You are about to sign a high-value contract, such as a sale, a preliminary agreement or a lease.
A relative has passed away and the estate must be settled and the assets registered.
You want to organize your estate and protect your family before a conflict arises.
You have received a lawsuit, a notice from the DIAN or Hacienda tax offices, or a collection claim.
You co-own an asset and want to exit the co-ownership.

Situations in which clients consult us most

A relative passes away and assets must be divided

We explain whether the estate must be handled before a notary or a judge, which documents are needed, which taxes and costs to expect and how to prevent disputes among heirs.

You want to protect your family and your assets

We review your assets, debts and beneficiaries to propose a will and an estate plan that fit your family and tax situation.

You have a contract to sign or a breach to address

We review leases, preliminary sale agreements, mandates and other contracts before you sign, and represent you when the other party fails to perform.

You received a tax authority notice or a debt you cannot pay

We study the notice, the deadlines to respond and the options available, including debt negotiation and personal insolvency for non-merchants.

Disputes in your condominium or building

We advise owners and administrators on unpaid fees, fines, assemblies and the interpretation of the condominium bylaws.

Child support and family matters

We help you set, change or enforce child support and handle related family proceedings.

What to bring to your first consultation

Identity document and contact details.
Contracts, deeds or property title certificates related to the matter.
Notices, claims, lawsuits or emails you received, with their dates.
Civil registry records (birth, marriage or death) for family or estate matters.
Any deadline that is running: response or payment dates.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a succession take in Colombia?

It depends on the route. A notarial succession, available when heirs are capable and in agreement, is usually much faster than a judicial one, which requires court proceedings and can take months or years depending on complexity and opposition.

Is a will mandatory?

No. Without a will, the law distributes the estate according to the statutory order of heirs. A will lets you dispose of the portion the law leaves at your disposal and reduce conflict among heirs, while respecting forced-heirship rules.

Can I exit a property I co-own with others?

Yes. No co-owner is obliged to remain in co-ownership. If there is no agreement, a partition action can divide the asset or sell it and split the proceeds.

What can I do if I cannot pay my debts?

Personal insolvency for non-merchants allows you to negotiate with creditors, agree on a payment plan or liquidate assets, and suspends collection proceedings while it is processed. We analyze whether your case meets the requirements.

Is an estate handled before a notary or a judge?

It depends. When all heirs agree and there is no dispute, it can normally be handled before a notary. If heirs disagree or someone needs special protection, such as a minor, a judge is generally involved. We review your case and tell you which route applies.

Can I make a will without going to court?

Yes. A will is normally made by public deed before a notary, with the witnesses required by law. Before signing, it is worth reviewing how the estate is divided, because the law reserves shares for certain heirs.

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