Contract & Will Drafting in Chile
Purchase agreements, leases, NDAs, company by-laws and wills — drafted to hold up under Chilean law, not just to read well.
What this involves
A poorly drafted contract or a will with a legal gap does not fail quietly — it fails at the exact moment it is needed, in the form of a dispute or a challenge that is far more expensive than getting the document right the first time. Chilean law attaches specific formalities to many instruments, from the registration required to make a property transfer binding on third parties to the strict reading and witnessing rules for an open will.
We draft the instrument around your actual situation rather than a generic template, closing the gaps that create ambiguity later and making sure every formality Chilean law requires is actually satisfied.
What we handle
Purchase & lease agreements
Sale and promise-to-sell contracts for property and vehicles with the registrations the law requires, and residential or commercial leases with real protection against arrears and property damage.
Service contracts & NDAs
Scope, payment terms and penalty clauses that actually protect both sides, plus confidentiality agreements that keep sensitive information out of a competitor's hands.
Powers of attorney
Special powers drafted precisely enough for a representative to act before banks, government agencies or courts without overstepping their authority.
Company formation documents
By-laws and shareholder agreements that head off disputes between partners by defining management, exit and ownership rights from day one.
Open & closed wills
Drafting and arranging execution of either will format, respecting forced heirship rules so the document cannot be challenged on formal grounds.
How we run this for a client abroad
Assessment first
You send the documents you have. We tell you what applies, what it costs and how long it takes — before you commit to anything.
Power of attorney
Granted at a Chilean consulate or apostilled where you live. It lets us act for you in Chile without you travelling.
We file, you get updates
Our attorneys handle the filings and appearances in Chile. You get plain-English updates at every stage.
Contract & Will Drafting — common questions
What English-speaking clients ask us most about this specific service.
Can I write my own will in Chile, or do I need a lawyer?
What are forced heirship shares, and can I leave everything to one person?
Is a contract signed abroad enforceable in Chile?
What is the difference between an open and a closed will?
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