Inheritance Procedure
At Sun Lawyers we can help you with Inheritance and the Taxes involved.
The Spanish legal system is very different when it comes to the inheritance procedure compared to other countries like the UK.
We advise anyone with assets in Spain to seek legal advice and make a will, this will make everything much easier in the long run. At Sun Lawyers we offer expert legal advice on inheritance law and the tax involved.
We can help you with any the Inheritance Procedure including:
Legal Advice
We can give you advice into all aspects of inheritance
Inheritance Law & Procedure
Inheritance Tax
'Intestate' Procedure
This is what happens when someone dies without leaving a will
Making a Will
Power of Attorney
Making a Will
We advise all of our clients with assets in Spain to make a Spanish Will, this guarantees the inheritance procedure is straightforward and less costly. We will arrange a consultation with you and any family members, in order to understand and help achieve your wishes. We will also run through all legal and tax queries you may have.
At Sun Lawyers we like to personally meet with our clients to discuss their particular situation, as very few situations are exactly the same. We understand this is a very sensitive subject and want to make the whole process as easy as possible.
Call us on (+34) 965 321 193 or fill in the contact form provided.
No Spanish Will?
If a family member has died without a Spanish Will, their assets in Spain will be ‘intestate’. This brings up complications arising out of whether UK rules apply if you are British or whether the Spanish rules apply. In such cases, Sun Lawyers will be able to advise you of your options and proceed with the necessary steps.
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Avoid wasted time, additional cost and unnecessary family anguish
All of this can be avoided by simply putting in place a Spanish will for your Spanish assets
A Spanish Will saves executors and beneficiaries time and money and avoids unnecessary worry for your loved ones after you die.There are three good reasons why if you have assets in Spain, you should have a Spanish Will, even if you have an up to date Will in the UK. The three reasons are:
- Save time – probate can be applied for directly to Madrid and takes a matter of weeks rather than months compared to the UK.
- Save money – a UK Will requires an apostille stamp from a notary before being couriered to Spain where an official translation will have to be made before the process can begin.
- Avoid anguish – a Spanish Will makes life easier for everyone you care about; it is the kind thing to do.
A Spanish Will covers only your assets in Spain. The largest asset will likely be a property, but also includes items like vehicles, boats, investments and cash at the bank.
A Spanish Will runs in parallel with your UK one. Note – you will need to make one minor change. The first section of any Will states: ‘I hereby revoke all former Wills.’ You will need to add to this clause ‘except my Spanish Will made on dd/mm/yyyy.’
We advise all our clients with assets in Spain to make a Spanish Will. We will arrange a personal consultation with you and any family members, to understand your needs and reflect your wishes. We will also run through any taxation queries or consequences that may arise.
Making a Will is a personal and necessary task. A Will should also be reviewed every 10 years. At Sun Lawyers we make the process of making a Will convenient, friendly and professional. Contact Sun Lawyers: +34 965 321 193 or email: admin@sun-lawyers.com
How to make an emergency Will during lockdown and beyond
These past couple of months have been as difficult as most people can remember in living memory. People in Spain, our clients included, have been profoundly affected by Coronavirus. It has caused many to consider their own health and their wishes going forwards. In response to numerous requests, we have created a way that clients can make an emergency Will, either for the first time, or to revoke all existing ones. The following conditions need to be met to ensure validity of the Will: (more…)
A Spanish will is vital
Unsurprisingly we at Sun Lawyers get loads of queries and clients over the subject of wills and inheritance tax in Spain.
The Spanish legal system is very different to what happens in other countries like the UK, and Sun Lawyers have the experience to give you exactly the advice you need over inheritance law and the taxes that are involved. (more…)