Spanish and Cross-Border Inheritance, Estate Planning & Dispute Resolution
Konsell advises international clients on cross-border inheritance, estate planning and probate matters, helping individuals and families manage the transfer of assets with clarity and confidence.
Our services include Spanish wills, probate proceedings and inheritance tax planning for both residents and non-residents, ensuring efficient structuring and protection of family wealth. When conflicts arise, we provide strategic dispute resolution to safeguard our clients’ interests.
International clients
Lawyers with nearly 30 years’ experience
Resident and non-resident
Cross-Border Inheritance and Estate Planning in Spain
Inheritance matters involving Spain often require careful coordination between different legal systems, tax regimes and family structures.
At Konsell, we provide cross-border inheritance advice in Spain, helping international clients navigate Spanish succession law while aligning their estate planning with their global situation. Our approach ensures clarity, legal certainty and tax efficiency across all jurisdictions involved.
Cross-Border Inheritance
We advise on cross-border inheritance in Spain, ensuring proper coordination between jurisdictions and compliance with Spanish succession law.
Estate Planning
We provide international estate planning in Spain, structuring assets and succession strategies to minimise risks and ensure efficient wealth transfer.
Spanish Wills and Probate
We assist as probate lawyers in Spain, managing wills, probate procedures and estate administration for international clients.
Inheritance Tax Planning
We advise on inheritance tax in Spain for non-residents and residents, ensuring tax-efficient structures and compliance with Spanish regulations.
Inheritance matters involving Spain often require careful legal and tax coordination across jurisdictions.
Understanding Inheritance Law in Spain
Spanish inheritance law differs significantly from other jurisdictions and can have important implications for international clients.
Key aspects to consider include:
- Forced heirship rules affecting the distribution of assets
- Differences between residents and non-residents
- Regional variations in inheritance tax
- The importance of having a Spanish will
Understanding these elements is essential to avoid unexpected legal or tax consequences.
A coordinated approach to inheritance and succession
We do not treat inheritance matters as isolated legal processes.
Our role is to provide a coordinated strategy that integrates legal, tax and family considerations, ensuring that every decision is aligned with your long-term objectives.
We support our clients by:
- Structuring inheritance and estate plans efficiently
- Coordinating cross-border legal frameworks
- Managing probate procedures in Spain
- Resolving disputes when necessary
Every estate requires a tailored legal and tax strategy aligned with family and international considerations.
One Stop Office: Comprehensive Administrative Assistance for Foreign Clients
Our Integrated Client Support Services provides foreign clients in Spain with seamless support across all administrative matters: including healthcare, mobility, immigration, banking, utilities contracting, and public documentation. We also offer personalised accompaniment to appointments with public authorities, ensuring efficient and coordinated assistance within our full-service law firm, beyond legal and tax services.
FAQ — Inheritance law and estate planning in Spain for international clients
General guidance on common questions from individuals and families dealing with inheritance, succession and estate planning involving Spain.
Notice: These answers are intended for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon without a personalised review of your specific circumstances.
Do foreigners pay inheritance tax in Spain?
Do I need a Spanish will if I own assets in Spain?
How does inheritance law work in Spain?
Can inheritance disputes be resolved without going to court?
Is your enquiry not related to inheritance or estate planning?
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