Inheritance lawyer in Alicante and the Costa Blanca

Doval Abogados advises international families and property owners on Spanish inheritance matters in Alicante, Dénia, Calpe and the Costa Blanca. We assist heirs in Spain or abroad and explain each stage in clear English.

Documents and first checks

We review the death certificate, last-will certificate, Spanish or foreign will, family relationship, assets, debts and insurance information. If there is no valid will, a declaration of heirs may be required.

Accepting or renouncing an inheritance

Heirs should understand the assets and liabilities before deciding. Renunciation and acceptance with inventory protection are subject to formal requirements and should be considered with individual advice.

Property, usufruct and bare ownership

We advise on inherited homes, the surviving spouse’s rights, usufruct, bare ownership, valuation, division and sale. Registration and tax formalities normally need to be completed before a property is transferred.

Foreign wills and EU succession rules

A foreign will may be effective in Spain but translations, legalisation and evidence of foreign law may be needed. The applicable succession law must be assessed from the facts and relevant rules.

Disputes between beneficiaries

We assist with disagreements about valuation, occupation, administration, distribution and forced-heirship rights. If negotiation fails, we assess the appropriate court procedure.

Tax and deadlines

Spanish inheritance involves tax deadlines. We coordinate the legal documentation and recommend specialist tax input where required.

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General information only. Individual advice depends on the facts, documents and applicable law.