Holographic testament is Valid in Spain?
Our law firm recommends always making a Testament, because it is the best way to guarantee that all the rights of the heirs who can be part of the inheritance are recognized. In addition, making a Testament allows to distribute the inheritance in the best way, to make legacies, and even disinherited some of the […]
How to execute an international testament in Spain by nationalities
We receive oftenly questions from our clients about how to execute foreign Testaments in Spain. [no_toc] As result of our experience in more than 15 years practice in International Inheritance, we have prepared a small presentation on steps to follow to execute foreign Testaments in Spain, and the Inheritance process to follow by nationalities: How […]
How to execute Belgian Testament Spain
How to Execute a Belgian Testament in Spain When a person with assets in Spain passes away and leaves a Belgian will (Testament), certain legal procedures must be followed in order to execute that Testament under Spanish law. Step 1: Legalisation and Translation of Belgian Testament To begin the process, you must present the Belgian […]
How to execute Swiss Testament in Spain
In order to execute a Swiss Testament in Spain, you need to present the Testament to a Swiss notary in order to: Confirm that it was the last Testament made by the deceased, and obtain the Act of the Succession and the Declaration of Heirs. To appointing you as legal inheritor of the deceased’s assets […]
How to execute Netherlands Testament in Spain
In order to execute a Dutch Testament in Spain, you need to present the Testament to a Holland notary in order to: Confirm that it was the last Testament made by the deceased, and obtain the Act of the Succession and the Declaration of Heirs. To appointing you as legal inheritor of the deceased’s assets […]
How to execute USA Testament in Spain
In order to execute an USA Testament in Spain, you need to present the Testament to a USA notary in order to: Confirm that it was the last Testament made by the deceased, and obtain the USA GRANT OF PROBATE To appointing you as legal inheritor of the deceased’s assets Then, the notarial documents from […]
How to execute German testament in Spain
In order to execute a German Testament in Spain, you need to present the Testament to a German notary in order to: Confirm that it was the last Testament made by the deceased To appointing you as legal inheritor from the decesased’s assets Then, the notarial documents from the notary must be: Apostilled with the […]
Reduction of Inheritance Tax – Example
BRIEF EXPLANATION ON DIFFERENT WAYS TO BUY THE PROPERTY PRICE OF ACQUISITION:827.000 EUR / VAT : 82.700 EUR (10% on the price – it’s a NEW building) A+B are a married couple with two sons “I” and “II”. A+B want to buy a NEW BUILDING in Malaga, and, before buying, they consult our company in […]
How to demonstrate you are resident in Spain for Spanish IHT reductions?
Subject: Inheritance Tax Query: I have just read a reply on your site & commented on it your advice (good) . Can you just tell me please, my husband & I own a property 50/50 I think in the current climate it would not achieve more than 200-225 thousand euros . My understanding is that […]
Trusts in Spain – Is this valid?
We can define the Trust as an agreement by virtue of which its constituent (“Settlor”) provides for on life or on decease (“mortis causa”), the creation of a separate fund (trust), for assignment to a fiduciary (trustee) to be administered in accordance with determinate instructions received in favor of a beneficiary or a group of […]