International Succession and Inheritance
Succession law specialists
It is increasingly common for assets and families to be spread across several countries. When a person with assets in different jurisdictions passes away, complex legal issues arise in relation to the applicable law, jurisdiction and the validity of wills.
At Feliu Bellapart Abogados we have extensive experience in the planning and administration of international estates, providing legal certainty to both domestic and foreign clients.
Our specialised approach, together with a deep understanding and extensive experience in international succession matters, allows us to provide comprehensive and reliable legal advice.
We apply the relevant succession law and the applicable tax regulations with full rigour, drawing on a strong network of collaborators (notaries, lawyers, administrators, sworn translators, etc.) in the main countries with interests in Spain, such as Germany, Austria, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland.
Our services in international succession matters
Advice on drafting wills involving assets in several countries.
Application of the European Succession Regulation and conflict-of-law rules.
In such a sensitive and delicate matter as the acceptance and distribution of estates, we streamline the often lengthy procedures as much as possible thanks to our extensive experience and broad network of contacts (notaries, lawyers, administrators, sworn translators, etc.) both in Spain and in other countries such as Germany, Austria, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland, among others.
Validation and effectiveness in Spain of wills executed abroad and court rulings issued in other countries.
Optimisation and compliance with tax obligations in Spain.
Defence in succession disputes: representation in disputes between heirs or challenges to wills.
Our added value
Proven experience in inheritances involving assets in Spain and abroad.
Multilingual team, able to assist clients in several languages and facilitate communication with foreign notaries and authorities.
Comprehensive approach, combining succession law with tax and estate planning advice.
Direct and confidential service, tailored to each family and estate situation.
Frequently asked questions about succession and inheritance law
It is necessary to analyse which law governs the succession and in which country the proceedings should be handled, applying the European Succession Regulation in many cases.
Yes. The European Succession Regulation allows a person to choose the law of their nationality to govern their succession, which is especially useful for foreign residents in Spain.
It depends on the location of the assets and the residence of the heirs. In Spain, Inheritance and Gift Tax applies, under state and regional rules, which vary from one autonomous community to another.