Spanish inheritance lawyer for foreign heirs: we handle everything, from wherever you are

When someone with assets in Spain passes away, their heirs are suddenly faced with a process they've never had to deal with before — in a country they may not live in, in a language they may not speak, with deadlines they don't know about and tax obligations they didn't expect.

At Sol-4 Gestión, we are Spanish inheritance lawyers with over 25 years of experience guiding foreign heirs through the entire process. We handle the legal paperwork, the tax filings and the property transfers in English, and entirely remotely if you can't travel to Spain.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

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  • ✦25 years on the Costa Blanca
  • ✦English, Spanish and German
  • ✦Response within 24 hours
  • ✦2,500+ operations handled

What most foreign heirs don't know.

Spain has its own inheritance system and it works very differently from the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands or Germany. These are the situations we deal with regularly.

01
Common Situations

What we see regularly.

None of this has to be your experience. With the right legal team handling the process, foreign heirs can navigate a Spanish inheritance without unnecessary delays, costs or surprises.

  • Heirs who miss the six-month deadline for paying inheritance tax and face penalties they could have avoided
  • Families who overpay inheritance tax because nobody applied the regional reductions available in the Valencian Community
  • Heirs who can't access the deceased's Spanish bank accounts because they don't know the correct procedure
  • Properties that remain in the deceased's name for years because the heirs didn't know how to transfer them
  • Estates where there is no Spanish will, making the process significantly longer and more expensive
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02
The Deadline

The six-month deadline.

The most important thing to know: Spanish inheritance tax must be paid within six months of the date of death. A six-month extension can be requested, but only if the application is made before the original deadline expires.

Missing the deadline results in automatic penalties and interest charges on top of the tax owed. Many foreign heirs don't know about this deadline until it's already passed — or nearly so.

If you are unsure how much time you have, contact us as soon as possible. The earlier you start, the more options you have.

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How we handle a Spanish inheritance: step by step.

From the first call to the property registered in your name — and everything in between.

01

Initial consultation

We review your situation: the assets involved, whether there is a Spanish will, where you are in the process and what the deadlines are. We tell you exactly what needs to happen and in what order. No surprises.

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02

Certificate of last wills and death registration

We obtain the certificate of last wills from the Spanish central registry — which confirms whether a Spanish will exists and where it is held. We also manage the registration of the death certificate in Spain if it was issued abroad.

03

Estate inventory and valuations

We prepare a full inventory of the Spanish assets: properties, bank accounts, vehicles and any other assets in Spain. We obtain the valuations required for the inheritance tax filing.

04

Inheritance tax calculation and filing

We calculate the inheritance tax liability for each heir, applying every regional reduction available in the Valencian Community and Murcia — which can significantly reduce or eliminate the tax for direct heirs. We prepare and file the tax declarations within the deadline.

05

Deed of acceptance of inheritance

Once the tax is settled, we prepare the deed of acceptance of inheritance — the legal document that formally transfers the assets to the heirs. This is signed before a Spanish notary. If you can't travel to Spain, we act on your behalf with a power of attorney.

06

Property registration

We register the inherited property in the heirs' names at the Spanish land registry. This is a step many families skip — and one that causes serious problems when they later try to sell the property.

07

Post-inheritance administration

Once the property is registered, we handle the transfer of utility contracts, IBI (local property tax), community of owners fees and liaison with Spanish banks — so everything is correctly in the heirs' names.

What's included in our service.

Certificate of last wills

Obtained from the Spanish central registry on your behalf.

Estate inventory & valuations

Full inventory of Spanish assets with official valuations.

Inheritance tax calculation & filing

Every regional reduction applied. Filed within the deadline.

Notary representation

In person or by power of attorney — you don't need to travel.

Property registration

Registered in the heirs' names at the Spanish land registry.

Utility & tax transfers

IBI, community fees, utilities — all transferred to heirs' names.

Spanish bank liaison

We coordinate with Spanish banks and financial institutions on your behalf.

Full remote management

Available in English throughout. You don't need to travel to Spain.

You're dealing with it now.
Make sure it's handled correctly.

Foreign heirs come to us at different stages. Some contact us within days of the death, before anything has been done. Others come to us months later, having tried to manage the process alone and hit a wall. Wherever you are in the process, it is never too late to get proper legal advice — and the earlier you do, the more options you have.

We apply every regional reduction available — so you don't pay more inheritance tax than you legally have to.

We respond within 24 hours

When you're dealing with a bereavement in another country, waiting days for an answer is not acceptable.

We manage everything remotely

You don't need to travel to Spain at any point if you have a power of attorney in place.

We work entirely in English

So you always understand exactly what is happening and why.

We apply every reduction available

So you don't pay more inheritance tax than you legally have to.

Frequently asked questions about Spanish inheritance lawyer for foreign heirs.

Everything you need to know before you start.

Tell us your case.

We'll read it, we'll come back to you within 24 hours, and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right people to help. No pressure, no commitment.

Email Us info@sol-4gestion.com
Call Us +34 966 71 51 81
Visit Us C/ ANETO 1, Local 3 - BOX 52
Benimar I, Benijófar, Spain

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