About this service
Civil and notarial law is the foundation of legal relationships between individuals and their property. At Vaides Matta & Asociados, we provide comprehensive guidance in this area, supporting clients at every stage of their transactions and legal proceedings with the rigor and trust they require.
Our team combines a deep understanding of the Guatemalan Civil Code and current notarial legislation with a personalized approach that prioritizes clarity, legal certainty, and protection of our clients' interests.
What we handle
- Contract drafting and review — purchase and sale, lease, donation, loan for use, powers of attorney, and other civil contracts.
- Public deeds — formal execution of legal acts and transactions before a notary.
- Wills and estates — will drafting, intestate succession proceedings, and estate division.
- Real property rights — mortgages, usufructs, easements, and other encumbrances.
- Authentications and legalizations — certification of documents, signatures, and copies for legal use.
- Notarial records — official statements of fact, notifications, and formal demands.
- Civil-registry corrections — amendments to records at the National Registry of Persons (RENAP).
- Sworn declarations — preparation and notarization of affidavits.
Why work with us?
Our team includes actively licensed notaries with extensive experience in Guatemalan notarial practice. Every document we prepare strictly complies with both formal and substantive legal requirements, protecting our clients from future challenges and ensuring the validity of their legal acts.
If you need to formalize a contract, handle an estate, or resolve any civil or notarial matter, our team is ready to help.