Application of EU Succession Regulation
Advice on habitual residence and choice of law to ensure the intended legal system governs the estate.
International & Spanish Inheritance Lawyer
Cross-border estates require careful coordination between jurisdictions, clarity on applicable law, and proactive tax planning. We guide international families through Spanish inheritance with precision and empathy.
Cross-border challenges we solve
- Conflict of laws: identifying applicable law (EU Succession Regulation and habitual residence).
- Multiple assets and heirs: coordinating Spanish assets with foreign executors and probate.
- Double taxation risks: structuring to avoid or credit taxes across countries.
- Documentation & translation: sworn translations, apostilles, and notarial deeds.
Services for international inheritance cases
Non-resident estate administration
Representation for heirs abroad, including powers of attorney to avoid unnecessary travel to Spain.
International tax planning
Balearic allowances, double tax treaty analysis, and strategies to mitigate overall tax exposure.
Coordination with foreign executors
Seamless communication with overseas lawyers and executors to harmonize Spanish and foreign procedures.
Real estate and registries
Title updates in the property registry, cadastral matters, and municipal clearances.
Banking & financial assets
Account releases, portfolio transfers, life insurance payouts, and inheritance certificates.
How we manage an international inheritance
- Conflict of laws review — determine applicable law and required documents.
- Power of attorney & notarial planning — prepare POA and deed drafts to streamline signatures.
- Tax & valuations — calculate allowances, request valuations, and plan payments.
- Acceptance & adjudication — execute the inheritance deed and allocate assets.
- Registrations & releases — property registration, bank releases, and final certificates.
International inheritance FAQ
The EU Succession Regulation typically applies the law of the deceased’s habitual residence, unless they made a valid choice of law for their nationality.
No. A properly drafted power of attorney allows us to represent you before notaries, banks, and registries.
We assess Spanish inheritance tax and any applicable foreign taxes, applying treaty relief or credits where available to avoid double taxation.
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