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Intestate Succession Lawyers in Jávea, Costa Blanca and Valencia for Irish Citizens in Spain
When an Irish citizen dies in Spain without leaving a Spanish will, the succession is governed by EU Regulation 650/2012 and Spanish law. We help Irish families handle every step of intestate succession in Spain remotely.
Who we are
Leading law firm in Jávea, Costa Blanca and Valencia
Expert legal services with more than 30 years of experience. Property, family and tax law specialists. Specialized in international clients. Free consultation. Call now or book and appointment.
What we do
Intestate succession services for foreign families in Spain
Our multilingual team assists Irish, British, American, Canadian, Australian, French, Dutch and other foreign families when a relative has died in Spain without a will. We handle declaration of heirs, inheritance tax filings, and property transfers from start to finish.
Irish heirs never need to travel to Spain. Using a Power of Attorney granted at the Spanish Consulate in Dublin, we represent you at the Spanish notary, file all documents with the Spanish authorities, and complete the registration of inherited assets in your name remotely.
Has a relative passed away in Spain without leaving a will? We handle every aspect of intestate succession from start to finish. Our services include obtaining the Spanish death certificate, the Certificate of Last Wills, the Declaration of Heirs at a Spanish notary, filing the inheritance tax return (Modelo 650), transferring inherited property at the Land Registry, unfreezing Spanish bank accounts, and re-registering vehicles. We protect foreign heirs from common pitfalls and handle every legal step on your behalf. INTERNATIONAL INHERITANCE Dealing with assets your relative left in Spain? We coordinate with lawyers and notaries in your country, prepare powers of attorney for foreign heirs, apply EU Regulation 650/2012 to determine the applicable law, handle Spanish inheritance tax filings, and ensure all paperwork is recognised in both jurisdictions. We work with families in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, France, the Netherlands and across the EU.
You do not need to travel to Spain to handle the inheritance of a foreign relative who died here. With a Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial), you authorise our firm to act on your behalf throughout the entire intestate succession. This means we can request the death certificate and Certificate of Last Wills, represent you at the Spanish notary for the Declaration of Heirs, file the inheritance tax return on your behalf, transfer inherited property at the Land Registry, unfreeze Spanish bank accounts and arrange the change of ownership of any vehicles. The Power of Attorney can be signed at any Spanish Consulate in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland and most other countries, or at a local notary with an Apostille. We guide you through the exact steps and provide the document ready for signature in English, French and Spanish. Many of our foreign families complete the entire intestate succession case remotely, never needing to travel to Spain. This avoids expensive trips and lets you handle everything from your home country. Whether you prefer to be involved closely or to delegate the whole process to us, we adapt to your needs.
Before you accept anything from a Spanish bank, notary or insurance company, let us review every document. After a death without a will, foreign heirs are often pressured into signing papers in Spanish that may waive rights or commit them to obligations they do not understand. We translate, explain every clause in plain English, identify potential problems, and ensure nothing is signed against your interests. Never sign a Spanish inheritance document without legal review.
We represent foreign families in all inheritance-related legal matters in Spain. We handle intestate succession cases, declaration of heirs at Spanish notaries, inheritance tax filings, transfers of inherited property at the Land Registry, unfreezing of Spanish bank accounts, and disputes between heirs. Your trusted legal partner in Spain when a relative dies without a will.
Why Choose Us
Trusted law firm in Jávea for international inheritance cases
Since 1992, we have built our reputation on trust, transparency and results. Foreign families facing the loss of a loved one in Spain return to us and recommend us because we treat every case with the care and attention it deserves.
Over 30 years helping international clients with Spanish legal matters. We have assisted hundreds of foreign families with inheritance and intestate succession cases throughout Costa Blanca and Valencia. Our track record speaks for itself with a 5-star Google rating. We understand the specific challenges foreign heirs face and anticipate problems before they occur.
Fluent English throughout the entire process. All documents explained clearly in plain language without legal jargon. We translate and explain every contract, communicate directly with you in English, and ensure you never feel lost in the Spanish legal system. No language barriers, no misunderstandings, complete clarity at every step.
Why foreign heirs need a local lawyer in Spain
Inheritance in Spain is fundamentally different from Irish probate. There is no executor model in Spain in the Irish sense, Spanish law applies forced heirship rules (legítima), and the inheritance tax (Modelo 650) must be filed with the Spanish Tax Agency. EU Regulation 650/2012, which Ireland opted out of, means succession of Irish nationals with Spanish assets requires careful coordination between both legal systems.
A local Spanish lawyer ensures the certificate of last wills (Certificado de Últimas Voluntades) is requested correctly, that Irish heirs are properly declared at a Spanish notary, that any Irish Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration are recognised and apostilled, that inheritance tax is filed, and that inherited Spanish property is registered in the name of the heirs at the Land Registry.
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What they say about us
Recommended by clients worldwide. Professional, efficient, results-driven legal solutions.
Clear pricing from the start with no hidden costs or surprises. We provide a detailed quote before we begin work so you know exactly what you will pay. No hourly billing that spirals out of control. We believe in honest, upfront pricing because we want long-term relationships with our clients, not one-time transactions.
Direct contact with your lawyer throughout your case. No call centers, no junior staff handling your file, no delays waiting for callbacks. When you call our office, you speak directly with the lawyer handling your matter. We respond quickly to emails and calls because we know inheritance matters are time-sensitive and timing matters.
⚖️ Handle Spanish Inheritance Without Travelling to Spain
We prepare your Power of Attorney in English and Spanish. You sign in your home country, we handle the Declaration of Heirs, inheritance tax filing, Land Registry and bank unfreezing on your behalf.
💬 Ask About Inheritance Services✈ Handle Your Inheritance Without Travelling to Spain
We prepare your Power of Attorney in English and Spanish. You sign in your home country, we handle the entire probate process in Spain on your behalf.
✈ Ask About Inheritance ServicesCarretera Cabo de la Nao Pla, 126 Oficina 2.28 03730 Jávea (Alicante) Valencia Office, Burriana 34, first floor.
Where we are
"Where to find us"
Our main office is in Jávea, but we serve foreign families throughout the Costa Blanca and Valencia regions. We also offer video consultations for heirs living abroad and remote handling of the entire succession via Power of Attorney.
- Jávea
- Dénia
- Altea
- Moraira
- Benissa
- Costa Blanca
- Valencia
- Jalon
- Pego
- Benidorm
Lost a relative in Spain without a will? Contact us today.
Whether your relative died in Spain or owned property here, our team is ready to guide you through intestate succession step by step. We offer consultations in English, French and Spanish.
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How We Help Foreign Families With Intestate Succession in Spain: An Example
Below is a typical example of how we guide foreign families through intestate succession in Spain. Names and details have been changed to protect client privacy.
The Situation
John, a British citizen who had retired in Jávea, passed away unexpectedly. He had not prepared a Spanish will. He left behind his wife Margaret and two adult children, all UK residents, plus an apartment in Jávea, a small bank account in Spain and a vehicle. His family was overwhelmed: the funeral home had handed them stacks of paperwork in Spanish, the Spanish bank had frozen the account, and they had no idea what to do next.
The Challenge
Without a Spanish will, the succession had to be processed under Spanish intestate rules and EU Regulation 650/2012. Margaret and the children needed to be formally declared heirs at a Spanish notary, file the inheritance tax return (Modelo 650) and transfer the apartment, bank account and vehicle into their names. None of them spoke Spanish or could fly back and forth to Spain.
How We Helped
We started by requesting the Death Certificate from the local Civil Registry and the Certificate of Last Wills (Certificado de Últimas Voluntades) from the Ministry of Justice in Madrid, confirming there was no Spanish will. We then helped the family obtain UK Grants of Probate-equivalent documents and prepared a Spanish-compatible Declaration of Heirs (Declaración de Herederos Abintestato) at a notary in Jávea.
The family granted us Power of Attorney at the Spanish Consulate in London. With the POA, we filed the inheritance tax return on time, paid the regional tax (Comunitat Valenciana applies inheritance tax with significant family allowances), processed the transfer of the apartment at the Land Registry of Jávea, unfroze the bank account at the local branch, and arranged the change of ownership of the vehicle at Tráfico.
The Outcome
Margaret and the children received the apartment, bank balance and vehicle in their names without ever needing to travel to Spain. We continue to assist them with annual non-resident tax filings (Modelo 210) for the inherited apartment.
What This Means For You
If you have lost a relative in Spain who did not leave a Spanish will, Our office handles every step in English, French or Spanish, almost always remotely via Power of Attorney. Contact us for a free initial consultation about your case.
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Inheritance Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial para Herencia)
Handle a Spanish intestate succession without being physically present in Spain. We prepare and manage your Power of Attorney so the entire inheritance process can be completed on your behalf.
Inheritance Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial para Herencias)
Handle an inheritance in Spain without traveling. We manage the entire succession process on your behalf using a Power of Attorney tailored for inheritance matters.
