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Which is included in a will?

11 July, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

Before death, it is best to make a will that includes everything you need. But… What can be regulated through this document? Identification of the testator The testator is the person who grants the will, that is, the person who is making the decisions about the distribution of his or her assets. Therefore, it is...

Accept or reject the inheritance

20 June, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

When receiving an inheritance, the question may arise as to whether it is better to accept or reject the inheritance, especially if you are not entirely clear about everything the deceased owned. Why consider rejecting the inheritance When an inheritance is accepted, personal assets undergo changes related to both the deceased’s assets and rights, as...

Who is involved in an inheritance?

16 June, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

An inheritance is the set of assets, rights and obligations that are transferred to the heirs after the death of a person. Various people and elements are involved in this transmission to ensure it ends correctly. Main legal figures in an inheritance The following people are usually part of the inheritance process. Testator This is...

How to accept an inheritance

13 June, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

When you receive the news that you are an heir in the will of a deceased relative, a common question is how to accept the inheritance. Let’s see everything. What is acceptance of inheritance? Acceptance of inheritance is the process in which a person who is going to inherit expresses that he or she accepts...

Steps to process an inheritance if you are not a resident in Spain

6 June, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

If you don’t know what to do when a family member dies regarding procedures related to the inheritance, keep reading. Let’s see step by step what needs to be done to process an inheritance. What is an inheritance? An inheritance is a legal act by which the assets, rights and obligations of a person who...

Who are the heirs when there is no will?

4 June, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

When someone dies, it’s common to review everything related to the inheritance in their will, to learn the details of succession and other related issues. But what happens if there is no will? Intestate succession Intestate succession occurs when a death occurs without a will. Article 912 of the Civil Code states that this type...

Recumbent inheritance, what is it?

23 May, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

Everything related to inheritances has its complexity. An unknown moment that generates a lot of uncertainty is the recumbent inheritance. We are going to see everything related to the recumbent inheritance, its composition, duration and most relevant aspects. What is recumbent inheritance? The recumbent inheritance is the set of assets, rights and obligations of the...

When and how to make a will

16 May, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

A will is something that is rarely talked about because it is reminiscent of death, but it is very necessary. Knowing when and how to make a will is essential so that when the time comes for death, everything is properly documented. What is a will? A will is a declaration in which a person...

The role of lawyers in inheritance

12 May, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

When a family member dies, in addition to the grief of their loss, we are faced with all the paperwork and procedures that must be carried out after their death. And, although inheritance can be something positive on an economic level, it also has its complications. The best way to deal with the inheritance is...

Do I have the right to disinherit my child? Is it possible?

11 April, 2025FirmalexInheritance in Spain, Latest posts, Legal consultancy

Children are usually the most important people for their parents. But that is not always the case. Sometimes relationships go sour or children behave in a harmful way towards their parents. In such cases, parents may deprive their children of their right to legitimate inheritance they are entitled to simply by being their offspring. Let’s...

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