Over a decade’s experience

Inheritance lawyer in Spain – Estate succession

At Carbay, we have over 10 years of experience managing inheritance procedings for our international clients. Our professional and sensitive approach removes stress and maximizes efficiency, for a smooth process and prompt completion.

Manage your Estate Succession with the help of our Inheritance Lawyers

Inheritance cases

Our expert team can help you with all of the details of the inheritance process:

  • Drawing up and registering of the will and testament
  • Administration of the will and testament and all inheritance proceedings upon death, including transfer of deeds and all corresponding legal work
  • Assessment and advice on the best procedure to minimise inheritance tax
  • We can also deal with cases where no will is in place

    Factors and conditions

    We will walk you through the laws applicable in your case, calculate the proportions of estate to be assigned to each party, and the inheritance tax applicable in each case. We will assess this based on various factors:

    • Age of the deceased and of the heir or spouses
    • If the parties are permanents residents in Spain
    • If they are EU citizens – in some specific cases EU citizens can choose to apply the laws of their home country. We will advise you if this is possible / beneficial in your case.
    • Total value of the estate
    • Region of Spain – regulations may differ according to regional laws

    Meet some of our team members

    Damián Carmona

    Managing Director

    Sandra Girones

    Head of Corporate & Real Estate Dept.

    If you need trustworthy and personalized legal advice on estate succession or inheritance tax in Spain from experts who speak your language

    Learn more about our multitalented team

    Don’t take our word for it! Check out what our former clients have to say about us

    Sara NiegoSara Niego
    17:18 31 Jul 22
    We have received an exceptional help and advise on purchasing a property in southern Spain from Sandra and Julia. The entire process can be quite complicated however the Carbray personnel made it easy and smooth. We would recommend their services to our friends and family.
    S. ParkS. Park
    12:56 25 May 22
    I have over 20+ years of experience working with various kinds of lawyers in New York, Boston, Zurich, Barcelona and Tokyo. Evelyn Romero was hands down the best immigration attorney! Evelyn is extremely knowledgeable and proactive with impeccable attention to detail, responsive and personable communication, and a kind and professional approach. I’m very happy I found her and I highly recommend Evelyn Romero to anyone looking for a highly skilled, no hassle immigration attorney.
    Nick AmadoNick Amado
    09:41 17 May 22
    I have been working with Carbray for several years, since they assisted with the initial visa application for my life in Spain. All of the attorneys that have worked with me for the last four years have been professional, forthright and prompt in their replies. If you are looking for knowledgeable and professional people to help guide you through the daunting process of dealing with a new government to process your immigration, I can recommend Carbray International with the highest degree of confidence!
    Kim BingleyKim Bingley
    09:57 13 May 22
    We cannot thank Carbray enough for all their help and support throughout our NLV process. Magdalena and her team have been so amazing and so helpful and we couldn't have done this without them. They reply to every phone call and email instantly and are always there to help through what can be quite a stressful process at times. I would recommend Carbray to anyone thinking about starting to apply for their Spanish visa!!
    Anne-Laure GoryAnne-Laure Gory
    11:57 02 May 22
    Laia Fernandez has done an outstanding job with my divorce case and I can not thank you enough for that. She was able to explain to me all the steps very clearly and was very proactive. She really made it simple & transparent. The fact that she is bilingual (English/Spanish) also helped a lot !Thank you once again Laia for everything !
    helen mayallhelen mayall
    11:41 02 May 22
    We used Carbray International Law Firm to obtain NLV Visas for Spain. I’m so glad we did! We were allocated our own Lawyer Magdalena Barrueto, and she was always at hand to guide us through the process and answer any of our questions or concerns.I would recommend this Law firm without hesitation.Excellent service, no messing and timely. I would definitely use again.
    GCGC
    08:41 14 Feb 22
    We applied for a 1 year non-lucrative visa, the visa team led by Magdalena Barrueto provided a first-class exceptional service to us. The process of applying for the visa is long and complex, however with the professionalism, expertise, guidance and support of the team we successfully received our visas. The team led us through the process in a clear and concise way, providing important support with the translation of documents. We cannot recommend Carbray highly enough.
    Gregory RodriguezGregory Rodriguez
    19:05 23 Jan 22
    Dealing with the bureaucracy in Spain can be intimidating for newcomers. It’s also confusing! This is particularly true when applying for residency. Carbray International did an excellent job shepherding my wife and me through the process. We’re very pleased with their work and recommend their services in the highest possible terms.
    Dan SDan S
    12:53 05 Jan 22
    They held our hands through out the whole process of becoming a citizen of Spain. Amazing service. Thank you so much for all your help
    Sachin ShahSachin Shah
    13:39 05 Nov 21
    Carbray International Law Firm was an absolute god send. I am so delighted with the outcome of my case. My lawyer, Magdalena was very efficient, was able to communicate and be very knowledgeable about the subject matter at hand. Furthermore, Michelle who assisted me on the day was very charismatic and friend to calm my nerves. Both of them made my application process extremely easy. I would not hesitate to recommend Carbray.
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    Process with CARBRAY

    At Carbray, we have 10 years of experience managing estate successions for our international clients, and achieving optimum results. 

    How we work:

    • Initial steps – to confirm which services you will need, which type of title transfer is most viable, and decide the best procedure to move forward, along with clearly defined costing.
    • Listings of assets and supporting documentation compiled and checked in advance – We meticulously check each item, deed and document is correctly listed and translated, to avoid any unpleasant surprises or delays once the inheritance process starts.
    • Management of all required appointments when documentation has to be presented in person
    • Progress tracking – our team will be in frequent contact with all parties to complete the process in the shortest time possible, and will keep you updated along the way
    • Dedicated member of our team available throughout the process to answer any questions or solve any problems
    • Full legal and administrative management in one company – we manage every step for an obstacle-free experience. If you need help with any related legal issues beyond estate succession and inheritance tax, from business to residency or family visa related issues, our departments will seamlessly coordinate to offer you solutions.

      What are the requirements?

      The process of inheritance in Spain can be complex, which is why we fully manage all of the administrative process and legal documentation:

      • Power of Attorney authorization if parties are not able to attend meetings in person
      • Hague Apostille translations of all identification documents, marriage and birth certificates
      • The heir(s) will need a Spanish NIE (foreign resident identification number) – we can arrange this on your behalf if you don’t already have one
      • Death certificate
      • Bank documentation and statements
      • Calculation and filing of all associated costs and taxes that are applicable in the case
      • Managing the transfer of property with the land registry department where necessary
      • Conducting the necessary legal changes to contracts and deeds

      You’re in good hands!

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