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Months ago, an expat client who had recently arrived in Cuenca suffered an accident just a few days after signing his health insurance policy. He fell and broke his nose, and instead of calling me, his insurance agent, he called a taxi to take him to the hospital. After being seen by a doctor and a specialist who ordered x-rays, he paid and left without knowing the test results.
Three days later, the client called me to inform me that he was upset because the doctor had not called him to discuss the results and any necessary surgery. I was confused as to why the doctor would need to call him, but upon speaking to the client again, I realized that he did not understand how the medical system in Ecuador worked. I explained in detail how the system operates and how to proceed if he has another accident or incident.
The good news is that BMI, covered the cost of the nose reconstruction, medication and lab work, since it was an accident and had immediate coverage. The lesson learned from this situation is that expats in Ecuador should know that the medical process is completely different than what they are used to.
My advice to expats is to call their insurance agent if they need any help related to healthcare. At least that is how I work. It is my job to be with them and help them while they focus on getting better.
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Cuenca Expat Insurance is a health insurance broker agency that has been serving expats living in Ecuador for the past four years. We specialize in providing a wide range of insurance services, with a focus on health insurance. Our agency has grown significantly in the past year, now serving over 500 clients.
Health insurance is by far the most popular service that we offer. We have paid out almost 95% of all health insurance claims submitted to us in the past year. We understand that health insurance can be a complex and confusing subject, and we are dedicated to making the process as simple and straightforward as possible for our clients.
We work closely with BMI insurance, among others. It is important to know that the company that you are with has strong financial reports year to year. BMI publishes theirs online making it easy for you to find: https://www.bmicos.com/ecuador/estados-financieros-ecuador/)
In addition to health insurance, we also offer a range of other insurance services, including life insurance, travel insurance, and property insurance. We are constantly expanding our services to meet the changing needs of our clients and to ensure that we are providing the best possible service.
Cuenca Expat Insurance by Millennial Brokers is a leading health insurance broker agency that is committed to providing high-quality service and support to expats living in Ecuador.
Click here to learn more about us: https://cuencaexpatinsurance.com/
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FAAN (Familia Amor Animal Foundation) is pleased to recognize our FAAN Community Matchmakers who are donating to the building of a new home for our FAAN Dogs who are facing eviction from their temporary shelter.
A generous donor says he’ll double every donation received through March 15th. This means $25 becomes $50, a gift of $100 becomes $200 and a generous gift of $1,000 is $2,000 for the shelter.
PS: Send us a picture with your pet as we profile animal lovers/Matchmakers who are making a difference to improve animal welfare and Make Cuenca Proud!
Visit us at FAANEcuador.org and learn about our mission and the project and how you can join our building team as a “Matchmaker”
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As 2023 begins, it is a good time to review your health insurance coverage and make any necessary changes. With the start of a new year, you may have new health needs or goals that your current insurance policy does not cover. It is important to take the time to review your policy and make sure it meets your needs. Additionally, the new year is a good time to enroll in a health insurance plan if you do not currently have one. Don’t wait until you are faced with a medical emergency to realize the importance of having insurance. Make sure you are protected and prepared for any potential health issues in the new year by reviewing and potentially updating your health insurance. I have written an overview for new expats, and all expats who have lived here longer, about the need to have good private health insurance in Ecuador.
As an expat living in Ecuador, it is important to consider the role that health insurance plays. Even though Ecuador does have a public healthcare system, it is limited in terms of availability of medicine, supplies and quality of care. Although medical care in Ecuador may be less expensive than in some other countries, it is still important to be protected and have access to quality medical care in the event of unexpected illness or injury.
However, living in Ecuador can change and improve your lifestyle tremendously. It can certainly increase the chances of living a healthy life, but it is not a guaranteed. There are many other factors that can impact an individual’s health, such as genetics, environmental factors, and access to healthcare. There are silent illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer and heart disease, that can often go undetected until they become more serious and lead to serious complications. These conditions can be life-threatening if not properly managed, making it important to have access to quality healthcare and medical treatment. Health insurance can help cover the costs of treatment for these silent illnesses and ensure that expats have access to the necessary medical care.
Health insurance can help cover the costs of medical treatment and ensure that expats have access to quality healthcare while living in Ecuador. It can also provide peace of mind knowing that you are financially prepared in the event of an unexpected medical emergency.
The quality of private health insurance in Ecuador varies. Some private insurance providers offer comprehensive coverage with access to a wide network of healthcare providers and facilities. These policies may have higher premiums but offer more protection in the event of unexpected illness or injury. Other private insurance policies may have lower premiums but more limited coverage, such as only covering certain types of treatment or requiring higher out-of-pocket costs. It is important to carefully review the terms and conditions of any private health insurance policy before purchasing to ensure that it meets your needs and provides adequate protection.
It is very important to have an insurance agent when purchasing health insurance in Ecuador. An agent can be a helpful resource in understanding the different options available and determining the best policy for your needs. Find one who speaks your native language may be helpful if you are not fluent in Spanish or have difficulty understanding the terms and conditions of different insurance policies.
Besides, the availability of English-speaking doctors in Ecuador may vary depending on the location and specialty. In larger cities or more tourist-oriented areas, it may be more common to find doctors who speak English. If you are an expat living in Ecuador and do not speak Spanish fluently, your agent should help you research and find doctors who speak English or who have staff members who can assist by translating.
Overall, it is highly recommended for expats living in Ecuador to have health insurance to protect their health and financial wellbeing. It is also important to consider other factors that may impact your health, such as genetics and environmental factors, and to make healthy lifestyle choices to improve your chances of living a healthy life. It is important to carefully research and compare different private health insurance options before making a decision to ensure that it meets your needs and provides adequate protection. It may also be helpful to work with an insurance agent or find doctors who speak your native language to ensure effective communication during the process of purchasing and using health insurance in Ecuador.
Click here to learn more: https://cuencaexpatinsurance.com/health-insurance/
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What is the point of hiring someone to process your visa if you have to go with them and waste your whole morning at the government offices?
At Expat Community EC we include in our package a power of attorney that authorizes us to carry out the visa and cedula process for you. This way we guarantee that your visa and your ID are not a headache for you.
The only thing you have to do is go to the Civil Registry for your fingerprints and the photo for your Ecuador ID
25% discount on retiree visas
Visit our website: http://www.expatcommunityec.com
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Volunteer with a Fun Pack of Animal Lovers!
Tuesday, January 17th, 2 – 4 PM
FAAN Tea & Tuesday with Dogs –Volunteer Welcome & Orientation
Join us as our guests for Afternoon Tea while connecting with fellow animal lovers. Idiom Art C. Mariscal Lamar 14-25, Cuenca
Visit FAANecuador.org and review just a few of our volunteer roles including virtual options to help the dogs.
Meet Fellow Animal Lovers who are working together to create Cuenca’s most modern and sustainable Animal Shelter. We would like to treat you to our January community get-together for new and existing FAAN volunteers at the amazing artistic space at Idiom Art. Learn about the flexible, volunteer roles available to match your time and talents.
Visit our website to view just a few of our volunteer positions from working with our dogs to event planning and administration. RSVP for Tea and Tuesday with Dogs by January 14th at Info@faanecuador.org
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Some clients, when reviewing private insurance options, look for low deductibles. Private medicine in Cuenca for medical check-ups, general medical consultations, laboratory tests are not too expensive. Having a low deductible significantly increases the value of the premium that many times does not make it worth it. That is why a better choice is maintain a higher deductible, and manage day-to-day illnesses such as flu, stomach infections, migraines, etc., out of pocket and use your insurance for higher costing medical issues.
Now I have an even greater reason to justify this. If you have or you are planning to purchase a private health insurance policy, deductibles of $1,000, $2,000 or $5,000 are not a bad choice. You will have coverage for any type of illness, whether catastrophic or not, that may affect your economy. The best part; the insurance premiums will be affordable.
Good news! There is a service for outpatient issues with excellent quality in the city.
This is the Center for Medical Specialties (CEM) that is part of the State University of Cuenca; one of the best universities in the country. CEM, is a non-profit university center, whose purpose is to provide OUTPATIENT medical care (NO HOSPITALIZATION), with professionalism from their professors. Thus, you will discover a safe place where you can be treated and find the outpatient care support you need for your health. CEM has a multidisciplinary team of medical specialists, professors from their Faculties of Health Sciences, who provide a service at a high level at affordable prices for the community.
The patients will find outpatient care support from 52 doctors, and care for 26 types of specialties such as: Cardiology, General Surgery, Endocrinology, Physiotherapy, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics and Gerontology, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, Pulmonology, etc. Laboratory tests: Blood Chemistry, Hormones, Feces, Urine. In addition, tests such as: Spirometry Electroencephalogram, Electrocardiogram Papanicolaou.
Low prices are paid for the services, which are intended for the constant improvement of medical facilities and services. It is very important to clarify that this center is for PRIMARY OUTPATIENT CARE. It means serious diseases and complications such as cancer, strokes, acute heart conditions; accidents, that requires hospitalization, must be treated in private hospitals that provide immediate care. If you need to know more info: https://cem.com.ec/
Thus, we have the perfect formula, excellent quality outpatient care at affordable prices, combined with a private health insurance policy for complex diseases that require higher expenses and hospitalization.
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- “Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic” & “Dr. No Pain” CARES about your Dental Health, which is why we ALWAYS RESPOND via Email/WhatsApp and USUALLY in 24 MINUTES how first stated above, even on EVERY SINGLE Ecuadorian/International Holiday, Weekend & WHENEVER ANY Emergency – for your benefit and best service we ALSO ALWAYS respond via Email/WhatsApp UNTIL AT LEAST 8:00PM ECUADOR TIME EVERY SINGLE NIGHT OF THE “365 DAYS A YEAR”!
- “Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic” & “Dr. No Pain” is ENTIRELY English speaking and will SINGULARLY communicate with you in English as well as ALWAYS WRITE you in ONLY PERFECT English – and always too YOUR FIRST DENTAL CLEANING & EXAM ARE 100% FREE!
- “Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic” & “Dr. No Pain” gives EACH Patient a 100% FREE “Pozo Millonario” ticket at EVERY Dental Appointment with a chance to win a Million Dollars or more in Ecuador (we believe PATIENTS should receive an INCENTIVE to come VISIT as well as RETURN to their Dentist!), REGARDLESS of whether you’re coming in for a FIRST FREE or a LATER STANDARD Dental Cleaning & Exam, actual Dental Work being performed, or even when you come to pick up any Dental device (i.e. Mouthguard, Retainer, etc.).
- Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic” & “Dr. No Pain” is and maintains one of the ONLY true ‘American Standard Dental Clinics’ in Cuenca and Ecuador in its ENTIRETY, utilizing the SAME or at least PRECISELY SIMILAR Dental supplies, tools and way of doing Dental Work as exists in the USA.
- Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic” & “Dr. No Pain” donates 100% FREE DENTAL SERVICES to local Charitable Organizations and supports their Non-Profit missions.
- “Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic” & “Dr. No Pain” has NEVER been sued by any patient or person for any reason whatsoever.
- “Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic” & “Dr. No Pain” will TAKE THE TIME and even DO SO 100% FREE of charge to make sure you’re happy, satisfied and wanting to return again and again for all manners & matters of your respected & respective Dental CARES!
* PLUS a 100% FREE “Dental Cleaning & Exam” for ALL First-Time (NEW) Patients — that’s BESIDES an ALWAYS FREE Consultation for ALL PATIENTS (NEW & OLD) as per any present Dental Pain and/or potential Dental Work & AGAIN ALWAYS your plain language English “Dental Treatment Plan” sent you AT ZERO COST too for all Cosmetic/Reconstructive Dental purposes (there’s NEVER ANY requirement whatsoever to proceed with your recommended Dental Treatment) — did we again mention that we ALSO ALWAYS respond in 100% PERFECT English to ALL Patients’ Email/WhatsApp and do so EVERY SINGLE NIGHT UNTIL AT LEAST 8:00PM ECUADOR TIME “365 DAYS A YEAR”?! *
** PLUS-PLUS All Expat Patients Receive 100% FREE REFERRALS to the VERY BEST ENGLISH speaking “Medical Doctors in Cuenca” EVERY SINGLE TIME they request one be provided by us via Email/WhatsApp!! **
Simply Email/WhatsApp your request for ANY TYPE of Dental Services or Dental Work to the “Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic” (again home of Dr. Andres Pacheco as “Dr. No Pain”) TODAY and we’ll IMMEDIATELY schedule your Dental Appointment, INCLUDING once more for Emergency purposes on Ecuadorian/International Holidays & Weekends too (both Saturday and Sunday), PLUS YET AGAIN UNTIL AT LEAST 8:00PM EVERY SINGLE NIGHT OF THE “365 DAYS PER YEAR”!!
Naturally, rather than us tell you how great our dental work is at the “Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic”, simply permit the highly detailed recommendations and testimonials of our many dozens of dental patients to that effect do so for you (including a regular flow of dental tourists visiting Cuenca from the US and Canada, besides of course the many local Expats residing here) – and so here they are for you to see, along with their before and after photos as well as beautiful results: https://findhealthinecuador.com/full-testimonials/ (PLUS see our “oh so happy” Patients’ proudly on display for all the world to see “Before & After” photos here too: https://findhealthinecuador.com/before-after-photo-gallery/)
And then of course there’s those 50+ almost all across 5-star Google patient reviews that one considering dental work in Cuenca should always want to check out prior to hiring their Dentist: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Find+Health+in+Ecuador+Dental+Clinic/@-2.9023124,-78.9974635,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x7ecd0686bd7976!8m2!3d-2.9093641!4d-78.9937672
As well, here’s a listing of our Dental Clinic’s 19 published articles and videos, which collectively have received thousands of patient views: https://cuencahighlife.com/author/adamchl-com/
And don’t forget that our English speaking Head Dentist, again Dr. Andres Pacheco, is known far and wide to Expats as “Dr. No Pain” (see here on a simple Google search of that term by which he comes up number one and virtually espouses the entire search: https://www.google.com/search?q=dr.+no+pain+ecuador&oq=Dr.+No+Pain&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j35i39j0i22i30l3j69i60j69i61l2.2819j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8), and so surely as our above Patient Testimonials show, he’s as gentle as can possibly be with every individual patient.
Email Address: info@findhealthinecuador.com
WhatsApp: +593 98 392 9606
Phones: 098-392-9606 / 07-410-8745 (Ecuador) OR 1-941-227-0114 (USA)
Physical Address: Edificio Medimagen (Second Floor), Av. Pumapungo & Av. Paseo de los Cañaris, Cuenca, Ecuador 010105
Website: www.findhealthinecuador.com
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Never before done or granted to Expats in Cuenca for such simultaneous synchronicity, and ONLY now through the end of 2022, Expats are able to receive TWO (2) FREE Teeth Whitening sessions from the “Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic”, utilizing our ULTRA-HIGH lumen & industry’s BEST “Blue LED Light” professional system, plus the careful, gentle and tender touch of “Dr. No Pain” (Dr. Andres Pacheco) for whatever other Dental Work you need done now and at all times ahead!!
In addition, if you had already paid for (i.e. not already received for free) any prior teeth whitening sessions at our Dental Clinic, you will now ALSO just the same as everyone else, receive TWO (2) FREE additional such sessions at ZERO cost ($0.00).
Just send your email to the ‘Find Health in Ecuador Dental Clinic’ today at info@findhealthinecuador.com OR via WhatsApp to +593 98 392 9606 so as to schedule your FREE consultation (ALWAYS we respond in minutes to hours at most and even do so on holidays/weekends) 🙌!!
Email Address: info@findhealthinecuador.com
WhatsApp: +593 98 392 9606
Phones: 098-392-9606 / 07-410-8745 (Ecuador) OR 1-941-227-0114 (USA)
Physical Address: Edificio Medimagen (Second Floor), Av. Pumapungo & Av. Paseo de los Cañaris, Cuenca, Ecuador 010105
Website: www.findhealthinecuador.com
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Attorney Sara Chaca (“Ecuador Visas”) REALLY does have ALL your needs covered in Ecuador at a whole other level compared to the rest, especially with the above advised 100% FREE “US DOCUMENTS” RECEIVING & SENDING for Expats by and/or to her FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND CUENCA OFFICE for those residing in or even just visiting Cuenca. ACTUALLY, you can be located ANYWHERE in Ecuador, as long as you personally can come or even just send someone on your behalf to pick up and/or drop off your “US DOCUMENTS” to be RECEIVED AND/OR SENT by virtue of her FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND CUENCA OFFICE)!!
This again FREE “US DOCUMENTS RECEIVING & SENDING” service in Cuenca is provided 100% purely as a courtesy to ALL Expats, PLUS Attorney Sara Chaca will gladly if needed/desired by you at any time ALSO provide you with a FREE in person meeting to discuss any desired Legal and/or Visa themes with her at “Ecuador Visas’” super easy to find office right here in Cuenca located at Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel.
Your totally 100% FREE “US DOCUMENTS” RECEIVING & SENDING by Attorney Sara Chaca and her FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND CUENCA OFFICE of “Ecuador Visas” applies SPECIFICALLY to any Packages in, of, for and/or from the US by WEIGHING LESS THAN 1 POUND IN TOTAL PER PERSON for your “Credit/Debit Cards, Letters, Tax Returns and/or anything else that is characterized as Documents (Paper and Plasticized type Documental materials)”, as it’s EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO NOTE AND REMEMBER AT ALL TIMES that Packages containing ANY form(s) of “Electronics, Food, Furniture, Nutritional Products, Resaleable and/or all other type NON-Documental related items” are NOT & NEVER able to be sent Internationally in, of, for and/or from her office, because very specific Ecuadorian Customs’ procedures and rules apply to nationalizing those type goods entering into and/or leaving Ecuador under ALL circumstances, thus those items CAN’T ever be sent in, of, for and/or from her office.
The above referenced once more entirely 100% FREE “US DOCUMENTS” RECEIVING & SENDING service is meant to be a “Helping Hand” to Expats needing/desiring to have their (i.e. your) new or replacement US “Credit/Debit Cards, Letters, Tax Returns and/or anything else that is characterized as Documents in, of, for and/or from the US (Paper and Plasticized type Documental materials)” sent in, of, for and/or from Attorney Sara Chaca’s office of “Ecuador Visas”, again by virtue of her FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND CUENCA OFFICE right here and now and anytime EVER needed (whether just one time or on a regular basis), and so you can feel free with 100% confidence to send all those such type Packages you have in, of, for and/or from her office AS OFTEN AS YOU NEED AT ZERO COST WHATSOEVER ($0.00) & “REGARDLESS” OF WHETHER YOU’RE A PAST, PRESENT OR EVEN PROSPECTIVE CLIENT – JUST THIS IS TO HELP YOU NOW & EARN YOUR FUTURE BUSINESS!!!
Email Attorney Sara Chaca at sara@ecuadorvisas.com now so as to request your absolutely 100% FREE “US DOCUMENTS” RECEIVING & SENDING service today 😁!!!
Email Address: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
WhatApp: +593 99 296 2065
Phones: 099-296-2065 / 07-410-4087 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA Toll-Free)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words of “Ecuador Visas”)
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
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Attorney Sara Chaca (“Ecuador Visas”) REALLY does have ALL your needs covered in Ecuador at a whole other level compared to the rest, especially with the above advised FREE “Fedex/UPS/DHL Package Receiving” for Expats by her Cuenca office for those residing in or even just visiting Cuenca, Vilcabamba, Etc. – ACTUALLY, you can be located ANYWHERE in Ecuador, as long as you personally can come or even just send someone on your behalf to pick up your ARRIVING Packages from the US, Canada, Europe, Etc., at her Cuenca office)!!
This again FREE “Fedex/UPS/DHL Package Receiving” service in Cuenca is provided 100% purely as a courtesy to ALL Expats, PLUS Attorney Sara Chaca will gladly if needed/desired by you at any time ALSO provide you with a FREE in person meeting to discuss any desired Legal and/or Visa theme(s) with her at “Ecuador Visas’” super easy to find office right here in Cuenca located at Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel.
Your totally FREE “Fedex/UPS/DHL Package Receiving” by Attorney Sara Chaca and her office of “Ecuador Visas” applies SPECIFICALLY to any Packages of “Credit/Debit Cards, Letters, Tax Returns and/or anything else that is characterized as Documents (Paper and Plasticized type Documental materials)”, as it’s EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO NOTE AND REMEMBER AT ALL TIMES that Packages containing ANY form(s) of “Electronics, Food, Furniture, Nutritional Products, Resaleable and/or all other type NON-Documental related items” are NOT & NEVER able to be sent Internationally to her office, because very specific Ecuadorian Customs’ procedures and rules apply to nationalizing those type goods entering into Ecuador under ALL circumstances, thus those items CAN’T ever be sent to her office.
The above referenced once more entirely FREE “Fedex/UPS/DHL Package Receiving” service is meant to be a “Helping Hand” to Expats needing/desiring to have their (i.e. your) new or replacement “Credit/Debit Cards, Letters, Tax Returns and/or anything else that is characterized as Documents (Paper and Plasticized type Documental materials)” sent to Attorney Sara Chaca’s office of “Ecuador Visas” right here and now and anytime EVER needed (whether just one time or on a regular basis), and so you can feel free with 100% confidence to send all those such type Packages you have to her office AS OFTEN AS YOU NEED/DESIRE AT ZERO COST WHATSOEVER ($0.00), “REGARDLESS” OF WHETHER YOU’RE A PAST OR PRESENT CLIENT & EVEN IF FOR ANY REASON YOU AREN’T ONE IN THE FUTURE – JUST IT’S FOR HELPING “EVERY” EXPAT!!!
Email Attorney Sara Chaca at sara@ecuadorvisas.com now so as to request your absolutely 100% FREE “Fedex/UPS/DHL Package Receiving” service today 😁!!!
Email Address: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
WhatApp: +593 99 296 2065
Phones: 099-296-2065 / 07-410-4087 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA Toll-Free)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words of “Ecuador Visas”)
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
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As a 100% courtesy provided to any and all Expats and Foreigners alike, Attorney Sara Chaca happily makes FREE introductions/referrals to the very best English speaking Ecuadorian Rentals/Real Estate Agents, so that you get high quality assistance in locating your dream Rental or Realty abode at economical prices, and of course she will be glad to in any case provide that such FREE information to you upon your sending her an email requesting same at sara@ecuadorvisas.com for your/your family’s own desirable living accommodations in Cuenca and/or in any other part of Ecuador. Email her today for free answers to your questions about Rentals/Real Estate as well (i.e. so as to create or review/modify your Ecuadorian Rental Contract, plus also in expertly handling any Ecuador Real Estate Closing), including to schedule a complimentary in office consultation or phone call with her.
Remember, Attorney Sara is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador. Plus, see Attorney Sara’s 3 separate “CuencaHighLife” published articles on these specific themes here: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuador-rental-laws-banking-utilities/ AND https://cuencahighlife.com/buying-property-in-ecuador-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ AND https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-construction-contracts-hiring-employees-vs-independent-contractors-in-ecuador/
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
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As a 100% courtesy provided to any and all Expats and Foreigners alike, Attorney Sara Chaca happily makes FREE introductions/referrals to the very best English speaking Ecuadorian Health Insurance Brokers, so that you remain in compliance at all times while living in Ecuador, and will be glad to in any case provide that such FREE information to you upon your sending her an email requesting so at sara@ecuadorvisas.com for your/your family’s own protective benefit. Email her today for free answers to your questions, or schedule a complimentary in office consultation with her. Remember, Attorney Sara is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador. Plus, see Attorney Sara’s “CuencaHighLife” published article on this specific theme here!: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-health-insurance-matters-for-expats/
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
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Attorney Sara Chaca and her on staff licensed Engineer (whose specialty is with importing/exporting edible & food related products to and from Ecuador) is here to help you comply with, navigate and obtain the specific documents, processes as well as other requirements necessary so as for you to be able to apply for and receive registration approval for your product (of any type) in Ecuador and sell to/from anywhere else in the world. See Attorney Sara Chaca’s article published on “Cuenca High Life” regarding this specific theme, which as you can see by the number of views in the top right hand corner of it, has already been read by your fellow Expats the much better part of a thousand times: https://cuencahighlife.com/importing-commercial-products-and-registering-exports-in-ecuador/
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
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As no one can ever know what the future will bring (especially in the time of Covid-19), assuring your family, heirs and/or spouse a reliable transition with regards to your estate, self and worldly effects has never been more important than it is now. Email Attorney Sara Chaca at sara@ecuadorvisas.com as per any/all of the above referenced documentary matters for the benefit of those whom you care about most in this world.
To that end, here as follows are three separate articles that Attorney Sara Chaca wrote and published on “Cuenca High Life” which have collectively been viewed thousands of times by Expats, concerning the pertinent topics of Ecuadorian Wills, Estate Planning & Powers of Attorney, respectively, which shall collectively give you a good understanding of the general process and requirements to oversee all such important matters here in Ecuador with respect to any monies and property you bring to, buy and earn/receive in Ecuador, including to guarantee the carrying out of your personal desires of what shall occur around the time of and following your passing (i.e. Living Will & Cremation vs. Burial), plus any applicable Power of Attorney issues per you and your assets and/or medical situations during your lifetime: https://cuencahighlife.com/wills-in-ecuador-do-you-need-one/ AND https://cuencahighlife.com/the-best-end-of-life-plan-in-ecuador/ AND https://cuencahighlife.com/power-of-attorney-documents-in-ecuador-best-reasons-uses-of-them-plus-how-how-not-to-do-so/.
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
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Contract law in Ecuador is quite different than what you are used to. And every situation is different. Just because your last landlord was a gem, doesn’t mean that your next one will be nearly as fair with you. Even though you treat your employees like family, it won’t matter if they drag you into court one day. Be prepared and get your rock-solid contract drawn up now, so that you won’t have any problems later. See Attorney Sara’s “CuencaHighLife” published article on this specific theme here!: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-construction-contracts-hiring-employees-vs-independent-contractors-in-ecuador/
Email Sara today for free answers to your questions. Or schedule a complimentary phone consult or office visit.
Remember, Attorney Sara Chaca is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador.
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
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Unfortunately, it happens..Having the absolutely best of intentions, an unsuspecting foreigner while living in (or even just while visiting) our otherwise inviting and welcoming country of Ecuador, trusts in the wrong person (whether that person is/was a fellow foreigner or rather a national) and in effect the foreigner loses their shirt on an arrangement, deal, promise or signed/sealed agreement (often even fully notarized contract at that). In such a nefarious occurrence or situation, the question becomes a multi-faceted one of “who, what, when, where, why, how and if” is a foreigner to do, investigate and/or speak with, so as to avenge their already incurred or at least potential loss, in best attempting to not get stuck (or unstuck) from being “Up a River Without a Paddle” (mind the pun)?
The following article written by Attorney Sara Chaca that has been published on Cuenca High Life will examine the options that any foreigner has in Ecuador if/when faced with such a quandary, so as to clarify and shine light on the ways as well as the pros and cons of the most common (and legal) ways of prosecuting such an act/action committed against any foreigner’s interests in Ecuador: https://cuencahighlife.com/help-i-got-defrauded-in-ecuador-lost-my-shirt/
And as two for the price of one (yet again mind the pun), here too is a SECOND article written by Attorney Sara Chaca that has also been published on Cuenca High Life which well explains Ecuador’s legal system and how any filed legal case can transpire: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuador-legal-cases-ecuadorian-court-matters-case-filings-appeals-and-the-like/
Of course, always feel free to contact Attorney Sara Chaca for a complimentary consult (free – $0.00) per any relevant legal matter, either in person, via phone or via Video Chat (i.e. WhatsApp or Zoom), through one of the below simple ways of reaching out to her at your convenience.
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
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Almost every expatriate has to wire funds to Ecuador at some point. Some even need to wire funds back to their country of origin. Need or want a seasoned legal professional to take care of or do that for you?
Ask Attorney Sara Chaca. She deals with this question all the time. Email Sara today for free answers to your questions. Or schedule a complimentary phone consult or office visit.
Remember, Attorney Sara Chaca is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador.
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
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Attorney Sara Chaca is here to help you comply with, navigate and obtain the specific documents, processes as well as other requirements necessary so as for you to be able to apply for and receive your Ecuadorian Driver’s License for driving cars and/or motorcycles in Ecuador (some Expats desire both types of Ecuador Driver Licenses at that!). See Attorney Sara Chaca’s article published on “Cuenca High Life” regarding this specific theme, which as you can see by the number of views in the top right hand corner of it, has already been read by your fellow Expats the much better part of a thousand times: https://cuencahighlife.com/getting-a-drivers-license-in-ecuador-how-do-i-do-it/
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
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We work each day with the best Ecuadorian Notaries in Cuenca and are able to get ANY type US/Canadian Document Notarized for you (including if necessary an “Ecuadorian Apostille” of the Document), without you needing to visit the US Consulate in Guayaquil or the Canadian Embassy in Quito. We can also have it done so on your behalf in Cuenca for ANY other country’s Document purposes too. Simply send an email right away to sara@ecuadorvisas.com and we’ll make it happen today!
Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com
Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com
Phone: 099-296-2065
Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)
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