🌍 Can’t Travel to Spain to Inherit Property or Assets? If you’re a non-resident heir or expat living abroad, you don’t need to be physically present in Spain to manage an inheritance. You can appoint a Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) to: Accept the inheritance Pay taxes Sign notarial deeds Register property ownership This allows […]

💡 Planning to Give or Receive Assets in Spain? Whether you’re transferring a property, money, or shares, you’ll need to decide: “Is it better to gift now or wait until inheritance?” In Spain, gift tax (donación) and inheritance tax (sucesiones) are separate but closely related. Both can significantly affect expats and non-residents, but they’re taxed

🏡 If You Own Assets in Spain, Inheritance Tax Will Affect You Whether you live in Spain full-time or just own a second home on the coast, your estate may be subject to Spanish inheritance tax (Impuesto sobre Sucesiones) when you pass away. Without proper planning, your heirs could face: Tax rates up to 34%

🇪🇸 Inheriting a Property? That’s Only Half the Process When you inherit real estate in Spain, you don’t automatically become the legal owner — not until the inheritance is formally accepted, taxes are paid, and the transfer is registered in the Spanish Land Registry. If you’re a foreign heir or expat, this guide explains how

🇪🇸 Living in Spain or Owning Property? You Need to Plan Ahead If you’re a foreigner living in Spain or own assets here — like a home, bank account, or business — you’ve likely wondered: “Do I need a Spanish will, or is my foreign will enough?” The short answer: you can use a foreign