PTY Legal: Immigration, Property & Estate Law
Trusted by hundreds of expats and retirees navigating Panama's legal system — from visas to conveyancing, trusts, and estate planning.
Panama's Trusted Expat Legal Team
Experienced, English-speaking attorneys who understand the needs of international retirees.
Tanya Morales
Property & Estate Planning Attorney
Credentials
Panamanian Bar Association — 15 years of practice in Panama
Languages
English, Spanish
Tanya heads PTY Legal's property and estate planning practice, specialising in conveyancing for foreign buyers, trust structures, wills, and estate administration.
With 15 years of practice in Panama, she understands the nuances that international buyers often miss — and how to structure ownership for long-term efficiency.
Kathyel López
Senior Immigration Attorney
Credentials
Panamanian Bar Association — over a decade of immigration law experience
Languages
English, Spanish
Kathyel leads PTY Legal's immigration practice with over a decade of experience in Panamanian immigration law.
She has guided hundreds of retirees through the Pensionado visa process, Friendly Nations applications, and investor residency pathways — known for clear, practical advice.
Practice Areas
Immigration & Visas
Pensionado visa, Friendly Nations visa, investor residency, work permits, and permanent residency applications.
Property Conveyancing
Title searches, purchase contracts, Ministry of Housing filings, and full buyer-side representation.
Trusts & Estate Planning
Private interest foundations, wills valid in Panama, international estate planning, and asset protection structures.
Wills & Corporate
Company formation, power of attorney, contracts, wills, and commercial agreements for expat business owners.
What Our Clients Say
Real feedback from retirees who have used PTY Legal's immigration, property, and estate planning services.
"Kathyel made the Pensionado visa process completely straightforward. She told us exactly what to prepare, handled everything with the Ministry, and kept us informed at every step. Our approval came through in just under four months."
David & Margaret R.
New Zealand
"Tanya handled our property purchase from start to finish. She spotted a title issue in the initial search that could have been a real problem and resolved it before we ever signed anything. Professional, thorough, and genuinely good value."
James H.
Australia
"We used PTY Legal for our wills and a private interest foundation to hold our Panama property. Tanya explained every option clearly and structured everything in a way that made sense for our situation back home too."
Robert & Susan K.
Canada
"The whole team is responsive and professional. Kathyel answered every question we threw at her — and we threw a lot. Worth every dollar."
Bruce T.
New Zealand
Ready to Talk to a Lawyer?
Book a consultation directly with PTY Legal's immigration team. Get a firm quote for your visa pathway, conveyancing, or estate planning needs.
PTY Legal is an independent law firm. Consultation fees are quoted directly by the firm.