Inheritance and succession

At our firm, we specialise in Inheritance Law and offer legal advice and representation in all matters relating to inheritances, wills and inheritance disputes. We know that a succession is not always a straightforward process: on many occasions, disagreements arise between siblings, conflicts with other heirs, problems with legatees, doubts regarding the distribution of assets, hidden assets, debts, contested wills or sensitive family situations that require a firm defence and a clear legal strategy.

We act in both amicable proceedings and complex inheritance disputes, defending the rights of heirs, compulsory heirs, widowed spouses, children, siblings, relatives and other persons with an interest in the inheritance. We analyse each case on an individual basis to determine which rights each party is entitled to, which assets form part of the estate, how the distribution should be carried out, and what options exist when there is no agreement amongst the heirs.

Among the main services and disputes we handle are:

• Disputes between siblings over the distribution of the estate.
• Disagreements between heirs, heirs entitled to a compulsory share, legatees or other successors.
• Claims for the statutory share.
• Defence of compulsory heirs.
• Contesting wills.
• Invalidity of testamentary dispositions.
• Issues arising from disinheritance.
• Claims for the rights of the surviving spouse.
• Inheritance with a will.
• Inheritance without a will.
• Declaration of heirs.
• Acceptance or renunciation of inheritance.
• Acceptance subject to inventory.
• Inheritances with debts.
• Concealment of inherited assets.
• Claims for assets belonging to the estate.
• Administration of inherited estates.
• Judicial division of an estate where no agreement exists.
• Division and allocation of assets.
• Distribution of properties, land, bank accounts, businesses or shares.
• Disputes over the use of inherited property.
• Sale of jointly owned assets amongst heirs.
• Termination of joint ownership of inherited assets.
• Settlement of Inheritance Tax.
• Municipal capital gains tax.
• Registration of inherited property in the Land Registry.
• Succession planning and preparation of wills.
• Prevention of future family disputes.
• International inheritances involving assets or heirs in Spain.
• Representation of resident and non-resident heirs.

We also intervene when one of the parties feels that their rights are not being respected, where there is family pressure, a lack of information, unequal distribution, a block on the inheritance, or a refusal by other heirs to cooperate. In such cases, we work resolutely to protect our client’s interests, seeking a negotiated solution wherever possible and taking legal action where necessary.

We know that inheritance disputes affect not only assets but also family relationships and personal peace of mind. That is why we handle every matter with discretion, sensitivity and the utmost professionalism. With us, you will have a specialist team that will examine your case, defend your rights and guide you through the entire inheritance process with certainty, clarity and confidence.  

Do not hesitate to choose us: we are specialists in this field and offer you clear, approachable and professional advice on inheritance and succession matters. We will support you throughout the entire process, protecting your interests and offering effective solutions to resolve any procedural issues, disagreements or inheritance disputes with certainty, confidence and peace of mind.