Foundation vs. Probate: How Gay Couples Can Inherit Panama Property Tax-Free

Gay couple meeting with their Panamanian attorney to create a Foundation to hold property.

A reader question sent us back into our own research: if Kent buys property for the Qualified Investor Visa and dies, does Brian inherit it without a Panamanian court getting involved? The answer involves a Private Interest Foundation, one non-negotiable ownership rule — and an honest look at why that $800-a-year resident agent fee everyone complains about on Facebook isn’t actually optional.

Electrical Wiring & Home Inspections in Panama: What Every Buyer and Renter Needs to Know – Part 4

Inspections are important of home wiring

In the United States, skipping a home inspection is considered reckless. In Panama, inspections aren’t standard practice at all — and the seller isn’t legally required to tell you about the wiring. Here’s what to look for, what the tropical climate does to old electrical systems, and how to protect yourself before you sign anything.