Dealing with a Spanish inheritance in Dénia? Our specialist inheritance lawyers guide expats and their families through the complete probate process in Spain — from obtaining the death certificate to registering inherited property at the Land Registry. With over 15 years of experience in cross-border succession matters on the Costa Blanca.
Why You Need an Inheritance Lawyer in Dénia
Dénia and the Marina Alta region have a large international community with significant property ownership. When a family member passes away leaving assets in Spain, the inheritance process involves Spanish probate law, regional tax rules, and often the coordination of legal proceedings in two or more countries. Our Dénia-based inheritance lawyers manage every step.
Our Inheritance Law Services
- Spanish probate proceedings — obtaining the Certificate of Last Will, locating the will, and managing the full succession process
- Inheritance tax (Impuesto de Sucesiones) — calculating liability under Valencian regional rules, maximising available deductions and filing at the Oficina Liquidadora de Dénia
- Cross-border estate administration — coordinating Spanish proceedings with those in the UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, or Scandinavia under EU Regulation 650/2012
- Deed of inheritance — executing the escritura de aceptación de herencia before a Dénia notary
- Property registration — registering inherited property at the Registro de la Propiedad de Dénia
- Plusvalía tax — filing at the Ayuntamiento de Dénia
- Bank accounts and investments — releasing funds held in Spanish bank accounts
Inheritance Tax in Valencia Region (2026)
The Comunidad Valenciana applies its own inheritance tax rates and allowances. Close relatives (Group I and II) benefit from significant reductions. Key points:
- Direct family heirs enjoy substantial regional allowances and reductions
- Non-resident EU/EEA heirs can claim the same benefits as residents
- The tax must be filed within 6 months of death (extendable by 6 months if requested early)
- Filing is at the Oficina Liquidadora de Dénia or online through the Generalitat Valenciana
The Probate Process in Dénia
- Obtain the death certificate (Registro Civil or legalised foreign certificate)
- Request the Certificate of Last Will from Madrid (15 days after death)
- Locate and review the will (Spanish, foreign, or both)
- Inventory all Spanish assets: property, bank accounts, vehicles
- Calculate and pay inheritance tax within the 6-month deadline
- Execute the deed of acceptance before a Dénia notary
- Register the property at the Registro de la Propiedad de Dénia
Dénia: Local Expertise
Dénia is home to the Registro de la Propiedad that covers the entire Marina Alta district, including Jávea, Ondara, Pedreguer, and surrounding villages. Our office works regularly with the Dénia Land Registry, local notaries, and the Oficina Liquidadora for tax matters. This local presence ensures efficient processing of inheritance cases.
Contact Our Inheritance Lawyers
We speak English, French, and Spanish.
Call: +34 607 320 768
WhatsApp: +34 607 320 768
Email: info@lawyerssolicitorsjavea.com
Our Legal Services Across Costa Blanca
We provide expert legal services throughout the Costa Blanca:
- Inheritance Lawyer in Jávea
- Inheritance Lawyer in Moraira
- Inheritance Lawyer in Altea
- Inheritance Lawyer in Benissa
- Inheritance Lawyer in Teulada
- Property Lawyer in Dénia
- Power of Attorney in Dénia
- Conveyancing Lawyer in Dénia
- Avocat Succession à Dénia (Français)
- Advocaat Erfrecht in Dénia (Nederlands)
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We speak English, French, Dutch and Spanish. Free initial consultation.
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