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We understand that dealing with Spanish inheritance at a time of loss may be difficult; however, there are steps that you can take to safeguard your Spanish inheritance and comply with the obligations of Spanish Inheritance Law. Our law firm can assist you to complete this as quickly and simply as possible, avoiding incurring additional taxes. In Spain, if the inheritance is not dealt within a timeframe of 6 months, taxes will increase.





10 GENERAL STEPS FOR SPANISH INHERITANCE:

  • Step 1 - Obtain the original Death Certificate.

  • Step 2 - Apply for the Certificate of Last Wills (this is to check if a Spanish Will exists) and Certificate of Life Insurance (to check if the deceased had any life insurance policies in place).


  • Step 3 - In the case where there is no Spanish will, then we will apply for probate in the country of origin, to determine the legitamate inheritors.

  • Step 4 - Research into all the assets in Spain of the deceased. It is important to include all assets such as bank accounts, vehicles, real property, etc, to ensure that at the end of the process, title is correctly changed for all assets to the name of the legitimate heirs.

  • Step 5 – Obtaining a Foreigners Identification Number (NIE), which is a requirement to obtain the inheritance. This number will required when signing the Deed of Inheritance, which can be either done in person in Spain, or by a pre-arranged Power of Attorney. The latter would be sufficient to complete the entire inheritance process, and can be prepared in Spain or in your own country of origin, if required. We can arrange with a local Notary most convenient to where you live.

  • Step 6 – Calculation of Inheritance Taxes. The applicable taxes depend not only on the relationship of the heirs to the deceased, but whether he was a resident or not in Spain, the value of the assets, and also the region in which the taxes are applied. They are also not a flat percentage, but based on a scale depending on the pre-mentioned conditions – this can be calculated specifically for the case in hand. Please be aware that if the inheritance is not liquidated within 6 months of the date the person passed away, then those taxes will increase.

  • Step 7 – Preparation of the documentation required for the signing of the Deed of Inheritance.

  • Step 8 - Signing of the corresponding Deed of Inheritance at the Notary, either accompanying and translating for the client, or signing by Power of Attorney.

  • Step 9 - Liquidation of the Inheritance taxes.

  • Step 10 – Change of title for all the assets of the deceased into the names of the legitimate heirs.

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WHY JLCA & As.-LAWYERS ?

  • Clear & Simple Legal Advice : Contact us directly for a consulation free of charge and without obligation.

  • Independent Legal Advice : You can depend upon information provided solely in your own best interests.

  • Recommended : JLCA & As.-Lawyers are listed as recommended lawyers with the British Embassy, US Embassy and Irish Embassy, as well as being members of regulated legal bodies such as the IBA (International Bar Association).

  • Qualified Legal Representatives : Our staff comprises of fully qualified lawyers experienced in international inheritance matters, and can provide you with comprehensive information detailing estimations of costs and the taxes involved, as well as clear and concise explanations of the process it self.

  • No language barriers : Our office staff include English native speakers from the UK and US, as well as Spanish, French, German, Russian and Swedish, so you can be confident of full understanding during the process.

  • Unmatched Customer Service : A high level of client attention is provided throughout the process, to ensure clear understanding and confidence.

  • Offices : We have offices in Gran Alacant, Alicante, Marbella, Madrid, Barcelona, London and associate offices in Paris, Brussels, Miami and Moscow – we cover the whole Spanish jurisdiction, including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.



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