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About Elias Kier Joffe
Elias Kier Joffe is the Managing Partner of Kier Joffe, a third-generation Argentine law firm founded in Buenos Aires in 1940. Recognized by Best Lawyers for Real Estate Law since 2014, he advises international clients on property matters in Argentina and specializes in cross-border probate and inheritance involving Argentine assets.
His real estate practice encompasses three principal areas:
Residential Real Estate
Elias assists international buyers and sellers of houses and apartments in Argentina, from the initial offer through closing. His work includes reviewing title and transaction documents, negotiating deposits and payment terms, and addressing possession, building charges and outstanding contractual issues. He coordinates signing arrangements and the documents needed for completion with civil-law notaries and other professionals, including representation for clients purchasing or selling from abroad.
Country Homes & Estates
Elias advises international clients on the purchase and sale of country homes, private estates and rural retreats across Argentina. His approach considers the property's intended use alongside title and cadastral records, access, boundaries and occupancy arrangements. He coordinates surveys, planning reviews and specialist input where needed, and helps structure due diligence conditions, deposits and possession terms. The aim is to connect the legal review with the practical requirements of owning and using a rural property.
Agricultural Land & Agribusiness
Elias assists with transactions involving productive farmland, livestock operations and agricultural businesses. His work covers the land, company interests, equipment, livestock and contracts included in a transaction, with a review of ownership documents, leases and commercial commitments. He advises on price mechanisms, conditions, warranties and the allocation of identified liabilities, coordinating with notaries, accountants and appropriate agricultural or environmental specialists to prepare the transfer and transition of the operation.
International Probate & Inheritance
For heirs living abroad, an inheritance in Argentina often involves real estate. Elias brings together his real estate practice and international succession experience to help foreign nationals and Argentines residing overseas manage the inheritance process remotely.
Through Kier Joffe, he offers a one-stop solution coordinating Argentine lawyers, certified public accountants and civil-law notaries (escribanos públicos). The service covers the succession proceedings and related legal, tax and notarial matters, and can extend to the sale of inherited property and coordination of the transfer of proceeds to the client’s country of residence, subject to applicable requirements.
The service is designed to allow clients to complete the process without traveling to Argentina, using powers of attorney and coordinated local representation.
As Managing Partner, Elias serves as a central point of contact, overseeing each matter from the initial consultation through completion. His approach emphasizes clear communication, personal attention and practical coordination across the professionals involved, helping clients manage Argentine property and inheritance matters from wherever they live.
Give us a call or send us a WhatsApp message today to arrange your free 15-minute consultation. I’ll get back to you the same day—even on weekends.
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All Our Practice Areas
In addition to the real estate and international inheritance services described above, Kier Joffe assists international clients in the following areas:
Immigration & Residency Services
Kier Joffe helps international clients assess Argentine residency options, including rentista, investor and pensioner routes, student and exchange programs, family reunification and citizenship questions. The team reviews individual circumstances, organizes supporting documents, coordinates authentication and translation requirements, and assists with application preparation and follow-up.
The firm assists with divorce, property division, alimony and child support in Argentina, including matters involving family members, income or assets in different countries. Its work includes reviewing family and financial records, assessing negotiation or court options, and helping document and implement agreements or orders.
Kier Joffe provides local criminal defense assistance for international clients and their families facing detention, summonses or investigations in Argentina. The team reviews available case records, identifies urgent hearings and deadlines, explains the procedural position, and coordinates representation and communication with clients and authorized contacts abroad.
The firm coordinates powers of attorney, signature and copy notarization, apostilles and legalization for documents used in Argentina or overseas. Working with the relevant notaries and authorities, it reviews wording, signing arrangements, authentication, translation and delivery requirements for the receiving country or institution.
Kier Joffe assists foreign individuals and companies with establishing Argentine operations, including company formation, corporate documentation and registration. The team helps assess ownership and management structures and coordinates the legal documents needed for bank-account applications, commercial contracts, and related tax and accounting work.
The firm helps foreign individuals and businesses pursue unpaid invoices, loans and other debts owed by people or companies in Argentina. Services include reviewing contracts and payment evidence, assessing recovery options, issuing demands, negotiating settlements and pursuing appropriate legal proceedings or enforcement steps.
Employment & Contractor Agreements
Kier Joffe advises foreign companies on hiring employees and engaging independent contractors in Argentina. The team drafts and reviews agreements for local and international arrangements, considering the actual working relationship, scope of services, payment terms, confidentiality and intellectual property, and coordinating related onboarding, payroll or accounting requirements.
Argentine public accountants provide tax advice and accounting services for individuals, companies and transactions, with coordination on related legal matters. The work includes reviewing registrations, financial records, income and assets, addressing filings or authority notices, and organizing the accounting steps connected with business operations or property transactions.
The firm assists international clients in obtaining Argentine birth, marriage and death certificates, as well as divorce records. The team helps identify the appropriate registry or court, coordinates searches and requests, reviews the receiving institution’s requirements, and arranges agreed authentication, translation and delivery for use in Argentina or abroad.
Call or WhatsApp us now for a free, confidential 15-minute consultation. Available 24/7. Experienced lawyers specializing in serving international clients. No need to travel to Argentina: we handle your legal matters while you stay in your home country. Take the first step today. Let us help you move forward.
Call: +1 (212) 300-6377
WhatsApp: +54 9 11 4448-3225
