Internationals Estates & Inheritances
Specialised legal support for international heirs and cross-border successions Inheriting property or assets in Spain involves legal and tax processes that can differ greatly from the systems in other jurisdictions. With strict deadlines and regional tax rules, navigating Spanish inheritance law alone can be overwhelming.
We guide English-speaking clients step by step, providing clarity, compliance and efficient legal management — whether you are resident abroad or managing the estate from your home country.
- What our service covers:
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From the very beginning
- Strategic review of succession law (including EU cross-border rules).
- Coordination with foreign wills, executors, probate authorities and liaising with foreign lawyers.
- Preparation of Powers of Attorney so we can act on your behalf without the need to come to Spain and NIE applications.
- Clear guidance on steps and expectations.
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Deed of Inheritance & Tax filings
- Preparation and execution of the Spanish Deed of Acceptance of Inheritance.
- Calculation and filing of Inheritance taxes with the corresponding regional reliefs.
- Assistance with statutory deadlines and compliance.
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After completion
- Registration at the Spanish Land Registry.
- Administrative changes (utilities, bank accounts, etc.).
- Post-inheritance planning and capital gains analysis if you intend to sell.
- Assistance with the sale of the property you have inherited.