Inheritance Lawyer Benissa | English-Speaking Wills & Probate Solicitors
Whether the family home is on the Benissa Costa — La Fustera, Montemar, Buenavista, Baladrar — or in Benissa town, Tomas Ballestero Lawyers handles Spanish inheritance from start to finish for international families. From our office in Jávea, a short drive from Benissa, we have been guiding foreign heirs and homeowners through Spanish succession law for more than 30 years, in English, French and Spanish.
Spanish Probate for a Property in Benissa
When a property owner in Benissa passes away, Spanish law requires a formal acceptance of the inheritance before the heirs can sell, rent or register the property in their names. We take care of the whole process: obtaining the Spanish death and last-will certificates, locating the will (Spanish or foreign), NIE numbers for each heir, the deed of acceptance of inheritance before the notary, the inheritance tax filing, and final registration at the Land Registry. The inheritance tax due depends on the value of the estate, the relationship between the deceased and the heirs, and the rules of the Valencian Community — we calculate it precisely for your case before any step is taken, so there are no surprises.
No Spanish Will? We Can Still Help
Many inheritances we handle in Benissa involve an owner who died without a Spanish will — sometimes with a will made abroad, sometimes with no will at all. Both situations can be resolved: foreign wills and grants of probate can be used in Spain once properly translated and apostilled, and where there is no will, the applicable national or Spanish intestacy rules determine the heirs. We coordinate directly with notaries and law firms in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and the US when the estate crosses borders.
Spanish Wills for Benissa Homeowners
If you own a home in Benissa, a separate Spanish will covering your Spanish assets normally makes the future inheritance far simpler, faster and cheaper for your family. We draft it in double column (your language and Spanish), advise on the choice of applicable law under the EU Succession Regulation, and arrange the signing at the notary. Read more: why expats need a Spanish will.
Selling an Inherited Property in Benissa
Once the inheritance is registered, many families choose to sell. We handle the sale as well: contracts, non-resident tax obligations, and coordination with the buyer’s side — one law firm for the entire journey from probate to completed sale.
Everything Can Be Done Remotely
Heirs rarely need to travel to Spain. With a power of attorney signed at a Spanish consulate or before a local notary in your country, we can complete the entire probate — and a later sale — on your behalf. You receive every document and every explanation in writing, in your language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a deadline for Spanish inheritance?
Yes — the inheritance tax filing has a legal deadline counted from the date of death, and late filing generates surcharges. Extensions are possible if requested in time, which is one more reason to involve a lawyer early.
Do all heirs have to come to Spain?
No. Each heir can grant a power of attorney and we complete the process for everyone remotely.
Should I accept or reject the inheritance?
It depends on the debts and charges attached to the estate — in Spain you can also accept “with benefit of inventory”. We check the estate first and explain your options: see accepting or rejecting an inheritance in Spain.
Talk to an Inheritance Lawyer for Benissa
Tell us briefly about your situation and we will reply within 24 hours with a clear, step-by-step plan. You may also find our Benissa legal services page useful, or contact us through the contact page.
