WE ARRANGE YOUR INHERITACE IN SPAIN AND ENSURE THE LEGAL AND TAX OBLIGATIONS ARE COMPLIED WITH TO AVOID INCURRING ADDITIONAL CHARGES

At JLCA & As.- Lawyers, we manage all steps of your inheritance in Spain

At JLCA & As.- Lawyers we understand that dealing with inheritance in Spain at a time of loss may be difficult.

However, there are steps that you can take to protect your Spanish inheritance and comply with the obligations under Spanish Inheritance Law.

TIME ALSO MATTERS!

In Spain, if the inheritance is not completed within a timeframe of 6 months, taxes will increase.

Therefore, the steps to follow must be rigorously managed with efficiency and speed in order to resolve the inheritance within the legally established period.

THE 10 STEPS FOR THE INHERITANCE PROCESS IN SPAIN

We manage all stages of the process:

DEATH CERTIFICATE

Obtain the original Death Certificate in Spain or assistance in obtaining the same abroad.

LAST WILL & LIFE INSURANCE

Apply for the Certificate of Last Will and Certificate of Life Insurance.

WILL IN SPAIN OR IN COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Obtain the original of the will granted in Spain or the country of origin or, if not available, Probate or a certificate of heirs in the country of origin.

ASSETS IN SPAIN

Research into all the assets in Spain belonging to the deceased to ensure that title is correctly changed for all assets into the names of the legitimate heirs.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Option to grant a power of attorney to your lawyers in Spain for the heirs.

FOREIGNERS IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Obtaining a Foreigners Identification Number (NIE) is a requirement for the inheritance process.

NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION

Preparation of all the necessary documents for the signing of the Deed of Inheritance.

DEED OF INHERITANCE

Signing of the Deed of Inheritance at the Notary, accompanying and translating for the client, or signing by Power of Attorney.

INHERITANCE TAXES

Calculation and liquidation of the inheritance tax and capital gains, in the case of real estate, within a period of 6 months to avoid increase in taxes.

CHANGE OF TITLE OF ASSETS

Change of title for all the assets of the deceased into the names of the legitimate heirs.

HOW CAN JLCA & AS.- LAWYERS HELP ME TO SAFEGUARD MY INHERITANCE IN SPAIN?

Our lawyers have extensive experience in inheritance management in Spain.

If the heirs do not reside in Spain or cannot travel, our lawyers can sign on their behalf through a power of attorney that is granted in Spain or in their country of origin into the corresponding consulate.

We can help! In 25 years of experience, we have resolved hundreds of inheritances in Spain for foreigners, whether European or non-European, resident or non-resident in our country.

We speak 14 languages. We speak your language!