inheritance – My Lawyer In Spain

Inheritance Tax in Spain (ISD): What You Need to Know

Laura Albors Jover — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:05:51 +0000

Inheritance Tax in Spain, known as Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones (ISD), is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) aspects of inheriting Spanish assets.Our practical, step-by-step overview of how Spanish Inheritance Tax works, who pay it, and what factors make the biggest difference to the final amount due.

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Unclaimed Estates and Abandoned Properties in Spain – Trace Heirs and Recover Assets

Alex Radford — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:41:28 +0000

Have you ever wondered what happens to abandoned properties or unclaimed estates when someone passes away without a will, especially abroad? If you’re aware of an empty property in Spain, or you believe a relative may have passed away leaving assets abroad, it’s worth seeking professional advice.

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The importance of having a Spanish Will

Patricia Rivas — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:57:42 +0000

You have probably heard about how important is to have a Spanish will in place as soon as you have any Spanish assets. Certainly, it is and set out below we are going to explore why.

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Value of Reference

My Lawyer in Spain — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:17:54 +0000

Patricia Rivas of My Lawyer in Spain explains the importance of a 'Value of Reference'. This new method was introduced into Spain on 1 January 2022.

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Powers of Attorney in Spain

Alex Radford — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:05:44 +0000

A power of attorney is a document usually signed before a notary in Spain or your home country in which you grant someone the power to act on your behalf.

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The Benefits of Having a Spanish Will

Alex Radford — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:26:41 +0000

If you have assets in Spain whether it be a bank account, property, shares or even a car, it is strongly advisable to have a Spanish will.

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Part 2 – Step-by-Step Guide To Inheriting Spanish Property

My Lawyer in Spain — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:16:03 +0000

Our specialist team in Spanish wills and inheritances, have created a series of articles about inheriting in Spain. Part two of our step-by-step guide provides the actions needed to take when a friend or relative has unfortunately passed away.

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Step-by-Step Guide To Inheriting Spanish Property

My Lawyer in Spain — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:06:35 +0000

Our specialist team in Spanish wills and inheritances, have created a series of articles about inheriting in Spain. This step-by-step guide provides the actions needed to take when a friend or relative has unfortunately passed away.

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Have you inherited a property in Spain?

My Lawyer in Spain — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:26:06 +0000

Did you pay inheritance tax? You may be in a position to claim a reimbursement of the inheritance tax you paid in Spain. It's time to claim inheritance tax paid in Spain.

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Benefits of a Spanish Will

My Lawyer in Spain — Fri, 01 May 2015 11:30:38 +0000

Spanish wills. If you own Spanish assets then it is highly advisable to have a Spanish will dealing with the distribution of assets upon death.

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