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Succession and Probate in Spain
Succession and probate in Spain can be a complicated and daunting process. The process can be doubly difficult if the deceased died without leaving a will, as it begs the question “what succession law will apply?” Whether the deceased left a will, or left no will at all, we set out below how we can help.
Instructing a Spanish probate lawyer and obtaining independent legal advice is important in order to realise any interest in Spain that you may have. We will consider everything from locating any wills made, to the succession law that is applied to the estate, to the liability to inheritance tax in Spain, amongst many other considerations. Our aim is to ensure minimal stress to you throughout the process of administering a Spanish estate.

Our team of legal experts

We have been assisting clients with their legal matters relating to probate in Spain since 2004.

Specialising in succession law in Spain, and other related matters, meet our dedicated team of Spanish probate lawyers here. We will guide you through any cultural, linguistic and legal complexities, ensuring that the process of inheriting assets in Spain is as stress-free as can be

Inheriting a property in Spain

Legal costs, tax liabilities and language barriers are some of the common Spanish inheritance law issues that you need to be aware of when dealing with inheriting a house in Spain. It is important to seek the advice of a Spanish probate lawyer to understand what the inheritance laws are in Spain, and to determine which country’s laws apply to the Spanish estate.

Spanish Inheritance Tax calculator

There are some fundamental differences between inheritance tax in Spain and inheritance tax in the UK, which are dependent on various factors, including the available nil-rate band and the location of the assets. Complete our Spanish inheritance tax calculator and our team will send you a summary of the tax calculation, indicating the approximate amount of inheritance tax to be paid in Spain.

Testimonials

When buying our Spanish property, Jonathan’s services proved to be invaluable as he steered us around a number of potential problems and ensured a speedy and successful conclusion to our purchase. At all times we found Jonathan to be highly professional, informed and sympathetic to our situation. His experience and knowledge of relevant law, process and language combined with his professional contacts gave us a peace of mind which we still enjoy today.

Amanda and Michael Whitfield, Northumberland