Ramon Olivencia

-Fully bilingual lawyer and notary public, specializing in estate law and real estate.
-Work on Demographic Registry issues, such as name changes or corrections.
-Serving clients in Puerto Rico and worldwide.
-Extensive experience with the PR State Court of Appeals and the PR Department of Justice.
-Licensed to practice in both Puerto Rico and New York.
-To evaluate your case, visit our WEBSITE and complete an online form.
-Response time for all inquiries is 1-3 business days.

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New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 4992368

Since 2011

Puerto Rico

Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico

ID Number: 14068

Since 2002

1st Circuit

ID Number: 87407

Since 2002

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2011

US District Court for the District of PR

ID Number: 220502

Since 2003

Attorney-at-Law / Notary Public

Abogado Notario Online

2016 - Current

Contract attorney

Epiq (New York, NY)

2017 - 2018

Contract attorney

Update Legal (New York, NY)

2013 - 2014

Attorney – Office of Legal Counsel

Puerto Rico Department of Justice

2008 - 2012

Drafted legal opinions for the Attorney General in response to requests from the various agencies within the Executive Branch.

Attorney – Office of Civil Litigation

Puerto Rico Department of Justice

2004 - 2008

Represented the public sector on multiple judicial and administrative civil cases at both the state and federal court levels.

Law Clerk

State Court of Appeals

2002 - 2004

University of Massachusetts - Boston

M.S. | Public Administration

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

B.A. | Political Science

University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras

General studies.

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law

J.D. (2001) | Law

American Bar Association  # 00873955

Member

Current

Puerto Rico Bar Association  # 15234

Member

2002 - Current

Puerto Rico Judicial Branch  # 14068

Certified Attorney

2002 - Current

Latino Politics in Massachusetts

Routledge Press

August 1, 2001

Q. My mom who is still alive, wants to donate her property and house in Puerto Rico but owes "CRIM", what can be done?

March 26, 2024

A: The property tax exemption for residing at the main residence in Puerto Rico is not automatic. It has to be applied for and is only valid until a certain amount, although most residences in Puerto Rico, except the very expensive ones, qualify.

If she has a copy of the receipt of the original filing for when she bought the property (considering that she is the owner or co-owner with her husband, if any), then that is the best evidence for telling the CRIM to correct the error, if such was the case.

Typically, however, the closing attorney or bank, if any, is in charge of that, if the property was bought after 1991, which is when the CRIM was created.

If the form was never filed, then the property owner can always request a "retroactive" exemption, but there are a number of requisites, so an attorney is typically best at handling these situations.

As to a possible donation, the PR government needs to be sure first that there are no taxes, of any kind, owed before donating a property. ... Read More

Q. My mom owns a home in puerto rico damaged by Hurricane Maria. She wants to transfer deed to me. How and where do I start

January 15, 2024

A: If your mother wants to transfer her house to you, she must sign a "donation" deed via an attorney, which both parties must sign. If one or the two of you cannot be present for the signing, then a Power of Attorney could be prepared. As part of the requirements for a donation, the attorney will first have to obtain a waiver from the Puerto Rico Treasury Department ("Departamento de Hacienda"), to make sure that there are no tax debts owed. If, on the other hand, the transfer involves a monetary exchange, that is, if she were to sell you the property, then a "sales" deed will have to be prepared instead.

Q. Do I need an attorney to file a Declaration of Heirs in Puerto Rico?

December 10, 2023

A: Due to the particularities and legal requirements needed for a Declaration of Heirs in Puerto Rico, an attorney is highly recommended. That way, you can rest assured that the petition is filed correctly before the courts. Any errors could negatively affect the rest of the documents that are typically filed afterward, such as the filings before the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury and, if applicable, the Property Registry. Those likely mistakes would then cost you additional money and time to fix them.