Also, in regards to communication with your lender, I always tell my clients to consider me as their lawyer and tell me everything (good, bad and ugly) and then I can best help them navigate how to communicate to the Underwiters.

Her alimony is legitimate and she can give you  a letter from her lawyer that proves her income.

Do you know of any service or lawyers that specialize in rental contracts?

I know many people have lawyered up, and they’ve gotten nothing of value back in return for their legal fees.  

There are a lot of stupid and counterproductive or outright malicious and deceitful people in all walks of life, including among Ivy League graduates, financial managers, real estate agents, brokers, doctors, lawyers, plumbers , you name it.

You can have everything you want to protect yourself in the lease but there will be a lawyer out there that will try and say that you are still responsible and not the person that died.

If you are going to pick and hire an asset protection lawyer, do your homework and ask questions.

I am looking for a few recommendations for lawyers and realtors in good affordable cities close to or along the Mediterranean.

It's key to look at your own case and talk with a real estate lawyer and tax guide to make smart choices.Good luck!

Over a couple hours of googling I have found several fake addresses, fake LLCs, shell companies, several lawyers tied to several addresses.