Civil law and notarial services, backed by attorneys and notaries public
Deeds, estates, wills, adverse possession, contracts and civil litigation. We review every case with the documents in hand and explain clearly what needs to be done and what it will cost.
What we do
Two complementary areas: notarial practice, which gives legal form and certainty to transactions, and civil law, which resolves disputes and regularizes pending situations. In Uruguay, the escribano público is a university-trained legal professional who drafts deeds and gives them public faith, a broader role than a notary in common-law countries.
Notarial services
- Property sales and purchase agreementsTitle review, registry and tax checks, and execution of the deed.
- Assignment of possessory and inheritance rightsRegistry search by property number (padrón) and review of the property’s status before signing.
- WillsDrafting and execution, so your wishes are clear and disputes among heirs are avoided.
- Mortgages and releasesCreation, release and registration.
- Notarial certificatesCertificates of court records (resultancias de autos), signatures and legal capacity.
- Powers of attorneyGeneral and special powers of attorney, and their revocation.
Civil law
- Estates and probateTestate and intestate estates, through to the certificate of heirship and the partition.
- Adverse possessionTo regularize a property you have possessed for years that is not titled in your name.More information →
- Evictions and leasesLease agreements, evictions and collection of unpaid rent.
- Possessory rightsSworn statements of possession and notarial records that document and support your possession.More information →
- Breach of purchase agreementsPayment into court (consignación) and specific performance of agreements to sell.
- Contracts and debt collectionDrafting and review of contracts, claims and enforcement proceedings.
Does one of these apply to you?
Send us a short summary and we will tell you the next steps.
A family member passed away leaving assets in their name
We open the estate proceedings and see them through until the heirs can dispose of the assets.
Ask about estates →I live in a house that is not in my name
We assess whether adverse possession or another route can regularize it.
Ask about adverse possession →I am buying or selling a property
We check titles, debts and liens before signing, and execute the deed.
Ask about a sale →I want to put my affairs in order
We advise you on your will and the options the law allows.
Ask about wills →My tenant won’t pay or won’t leave
We bring eviction and collection proceedings before the competent court.
Ask about evictions →I hold possessory rights and want to secure them
We prepare the sworn statement of possession and the notarial record that evidence your possession.
Ask about possessory rights →A clear process from the first consultation
Initial consultation
Tell us about your situation by WhatsApp, by email or in a meeting.
Case review
We review the documents and request the registry information by property number when real estate is involved.
Written proposal
We send you the steps, estimated timeframes and fees before we begin.
Handling and follow-up
We carry out the procedure and keep you informed at every stage.
Martínez Cuchman
Dra. Carol Martínez and Dr. Esc. Sebastian Cuchman founded the firm in October 2020, bringing together court practice and notarial practice. We work alongside specialized colleagues when a case requires it, with direct and personal attention on every matter.
What our clients say
Translated from Spanish.
“Excellent professionals and people. I can attest to their dedication, their tenacity and, above all, their way with people.”
“A firm of young lawyers, but full of energy, sincerity and empathy. Excellent professionals.”
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Short videos explaining estates, adverse possession, possessory rights and other procedures in Uruguay (in Spanish).
Before you contact us
What documents should I have for the first consultation?
Your ID or passport and whatever you have on the matter: title deeds, the property’s padrón number, certificates, contracts or court notices. If you don’t have everything, we can still guide you and obtain what is missing.
How much are your fees?
They depend on the type of matter. Before we begin, we send you a written proposal with our fees and the estimated expenses, so you know the total cost in advance.
Do I need a notary to buy or sell property in Uruguay?
Yes. A real estate sale must be executed by public deed before an escribano público and recorded in the Property Registry. The escribano checks titles, debts and liens before signing.
How long does a property purchase take?
From signing the reservation agreement (boleto de reserva) to the deed usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. We will give you an estimate for your case.
Is it mandatory to open the estate proceedings?
Yes, if the heirs want to sell, mortgage or register the assets in their own name. Without the estate proceedings, the assets remain in the name of the deceased.
Do you work outside Montevideo?
Yes. We regularly work in Montevideo, Canelones, Maldonado and Rocha.
Tell us about your case
Write to us on WhatsApp or by email. We will reply and arrange a consultation.
- +598 99 394 920
- legal@martinezcuchman.com
- @abogados.martinezcuchman
- Where we work
- Montevideo, Canelones, Maldonado and Rocha, Uruguay