Specialist inheritance and succession lawyer in Granada

In principle, you will only need to present your National Identity Document (DNI). However, depending on the particular circumstances, additional documentation may be requested to complete the procedure.

In addition to this, you will be asked for information about:

• Current address
• Occupation
• Date and place of birth
• Names of the parents, stating whether they are alive or deceased
• Marital status and name of the spouse, if married
• Full names of the descendants, if any
• Full names of all heirs and legatees

The documentation required to formalise the acceptance of an inheritance is as follows:

• DNI or municipal registration certificate of the deceased
• DNI of all the heirs
• Certificate of last wills
• Life insurance certificate
• Bank certificate of balances in current accounts and deposits
• Death certificate
• Title deeds to properties or land
• Receipts for payment of the Real Estate Tax (IBI) on those properties
• Documentation on the deceased's vehicle(s) at the time of death
• If there is a will, it will be needed to process the inheritance

Where there is no will, it is necessary to proceed with a declaration of heirs ab intestato to be subsequently formalised before a notary.

Yes, it is possible to contest a will if it is believed to have been drawn up in circumstances that contravene the law, such as:

• Lack of mental capacity of the testator at the time of making the will
• Defects in consent (such as duress or fraud)
• The will does not meet the required legal formalities

The challenge must be brought before a judge, who will assess the evidence and determine whether the will should be annulled.

It is a complex process that requires the advice of a lawyer specialised in inheritance, able to guide and properly represent the interests of the person contesting the will.

Yes, any heir has the right to renounce their share of the inheritance. This decision may be taken for various reasons, such as debts in the estate that exceed the assets being inherited.

The renunciation must be complete, and it is not possible to accept the benefits and reject the burdens. It must be done formally before a notary. It is important to note that, once the renunciation has been made, the decision cannot be reversed, and the inheritance rights will pass to the following successors in accordance with the law.

When you receive an inheritance, you will be liable to pay Inheritance and Gift Tax (the amount of which differs in Andalusia compared with other regions), depending on the value of the inherited assets and your relationship with the deceased.

In addition, you may have to face other taxes, such as the municipal capital gains tax if you inherit real estate.

Tax planning and appropriate legal advice from an expert inheritance lawyer can help you minimise the tax impact and take advantage of the reliefs available in your situation.