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Wills and Inheritance

Wills and Inheritance

If you are thinking of making a will, our tax experts and lawyers will help you to plan your inheritance and assist you in the signing of the will before a notary.

1.- Wills

For both Spanish residents and non-residents with property in Spain it is highly recommended to sign a will before a Spanish notary, choose an executor (person appointed to administer the assets and ensure that the will of the testator is carried out) and decide the destination of the assets, determining the persons who will receive them, their rights and their obligations.

In the absence of a will, upon the death of a person, a complicated administrative process is initiated to obtain the declaration of heirs and a high payment of taxes to the administration.

Wills must be signed in person, as it is not possible to do so by means of a power of attorney.

2.- Inheritance

The grief at the death of a family member is accompanied by many procedures that must be carried out correctly to avoid unnecessary problems or additional expenses. At Imont Legal we process all the necessary documentation and obtain the certificates on your behalf (Certificate of Last Wills, Life Insurance, Declaration of Heirs, legalisation of wills signed in other countries when necessary and settlement of taxes derived from the inheritance) so that you do not have to worry about anything.

It is important to know that in Spain the legislation regarding wills and inheritance is different from that of other countries:

  • There is a period of 6 months from the date of death to settle the inheritance taxes.
  • When the bank becomes aware of the death of the account holder, it will automatically block the account until the heirs prove their legitimacy and the settlement of the inheritance taxes. This process can take several months.

If you have to manage an inheritance, do not hesitate to contact Imont Legal so that we can advise you and help you throughout the process.