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Last updated on April 29th, 2020 at 03:28 pm. Making plans and arrangements for when you die isn’t easy. However, it is an important process to go through and perhaps even more so when you have property in another country. There are many differences in the way inheritance works in Spain in comparison to elsewhere. […]
Last updated on May 4th, 2020 at 03:49 pm. Spanish inheritance law is different from other European nations, so it’s important you understand the nuances when putting your affairs in order. It might not be the most cheerful subject, but it is important that you make sure that you understand Spanish law when you’re writing […]
Last updated on March 19th, 2020 at 01:58 pm. The Spanish inheritance procedure is complicated and the requirement to pay Spanish inheritance tax can make the transfer of property more difficult. Making a Spanish will can help inheritors in the long run. You quite often see them in Spain. Abandoned properties, sometimes in the middle […]
Last updated on March 19th, 2020 at 02:02 pm. It’s a difficult but very important subject. We recommend to all our clients that at some point they make a Will in Spain, even if they have made provision in their home country. Here we list some frequently asked questions to help you take that step […]
Last updated on March 19th, 2020 at 03:11 pm. A new inheritance law has been causing lots of discussion amongst foreigners living in Spain. The Regulation (EU) No. 650/2012 and the creation of a European Certificate of Succession has raised many questions about the validity of existing Spanish wills covering property in Spain for those […]
Last updated on March 19th, 2020 at 03:14 pm. You may already have heard about the changes to inheritance legislation and Spanish wills in Spain. There are important changes taking place that may affect you if you are an EU citizen and a resident here. New EU inheritance legislation The Regulation (EU) No. 650/2012 states: […]
Last updated on March 19th, 2020 at 03:15 pm. Different countries have different rules about inheritance. For example, Spanish succession law requires that when someone dies two-thirds of the total inheritance must go to the children. They are the ‘legal beneficiaries’. This then only leaves one third of the estate to be disposed of according […]