Inheritance Law in Spain: Secure Legal Assistance from a Swedish-Speaking Lawyer in Alicante
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Inheritance Law
Losing a loved one is one of life's most difficult moments. When a death or inheritance also involves assets abroad, unfamiliar laws and language barriers create additional stress.
At Colás Abogados, we offer specialized legal assistance through a Swedish-speaking lawyer in Alicante, an expert in international inheritance law in Spain. We guide you securely through the entire probate process, ensuring that the inheritance is handled correctly, whether there is a Spanish will, a Swedish will, or no will at all.
What applies to an inheritance in Spain? Deadlines and processes
As an heir, you have a limited timeframe—normally six months from the date of death—to initiate the process, inventory the assets, and pay any applicable inheritance tax in Spain. Missing this deadline can lead to fines and penalties.
The process involves several complex legal steps that require expertise. We manage the entire bureaucracy to smoothly transfer ownership rights to the heirs.
Our Services in Spanish Inheritance Law
| Legal Service | What we do for you |
| Complete Inheritance Investigation | Communication with Spanish notaries, banks, and property registries. |
| Inheritance Tax Management | Strategic tax planning and filing of Spanish inheritance tax for non-residents. |
| Sale & Distribution | Legal support for the sale of inherited property or distribution among heirs. |
| International Dispute Resolution | Professional representation in complicated or contested inheritance cases. |
Inheritance Tax Strategy and Spanish Wills
We offer strategic legal advice to minimize your inheritance tax in both Sweden and Spain.
We strongly recommend drafting a Spanish will specifically for your assets in Spain. This makes the probate process significantly simpler, cheaper, and faster. Without a Spanish will, a Swedish “certificate of death and family tree” is required, which entails additional costs for certified translations, apostille stamps, and longer processing times.
EU Succession Regulation and the European Certificate of Succession
Since 2015, international inheritance cases have been governed by the EU Succession Regulation. The general rule is that the inheritance process is governed by the law of the country where the deceased had their last habitual residence. However, you can proactively choose to have Swedish law apply to your estate by specifying this in your will.
The regulation also introduced the European Certificate of Succession, a standardized document that allows heirs to easily prove their status and rights throughout the EU, including Spain.
Book a Free Initial Consultation
Avoid costly mistakes and late fees. Contact Colás Abogados today for personalized and professional assistance from an experienced Swedish-speaking lawyer in Alicante. We handle the legal matters so you can focus on what is important.