Inheritance and probate lawyer in Asturias
Acceptance, renunciation and distribution of estates. Disputes between heirs, forced-heirship shares and wills.
How can we help you?
Accepting or renouncing an inheritance
Advice on which option suits you best, given the estate's assets and liabilities.
Dispute between heirs
Mediation and litigation where the heirs cannot agree.
Claiming the legítima (forced share)
Legal action where a forced heir has been left out or short-changed.
Challenging a will
Defects of form, lack of testamentary capacity or undue influence.
Spanish inheritance tax
We file the tax within the statutory deadlines, so no surcharges arise.
The deceased made lifetime gifts that prejudice us
Lifetime gifts can be cut back where they encroach on the forced share. The action to reduce inofficious gifts is the right tool.
Step by step
An estate is not just a division of assets: it is a legal procedure with tax deadlines, the rights of forced heirs and the possibility of disputes between co-heirs. Handling it in an orderly way from the outset avoids problems that, once entrenched, are far more expensive to resolve.
"The legítima is not just an abstract right: forced heirs have concrete legal mechanisms to claim it, even where the will leaves them out. The action for a supplement to the forced share, and the reduction of inofficious gifts, are tools many heirs have never heard of."
We handle estates both out of court — where the heirs agree — and through the courts where there are disputes over the inventory, the valuation of assets, the interpretation of the will or compliance with the forced share. We also advise on succession planning in advance, aimed at minimising future disputes and the tax burden.
Acceptance and distribution of the estate
We handle the notarial or judicial acceptance file, the inventory of assets and the division between co-heirs, with tax advice built in.
Claiming the forced share
Where the will does not respect the rights of forced heirs, we bring the appropriate claims: supplement to the forced share, and reduction of legacies and gifts.
Challenging wills
We assess whether there are grounds to have the will declared void or voidable: lack of capacity, vitiated consent or failure to observe essential formalities.
Enter your relationship to the deceased and the value of the estate, and get an estimate of your forced share under the Spanish Civil Code.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to accept an inheritance?
No. An inheritance can be accepted outright, accepted under benefit of inventory (which limits liability for the deceased's debts), or renounced altogether. Which option is right depends on the balance between assets and debts, so the position should be analysed before you decide.
What happens if the heirs cannot agree on how to divide the estate?
Where there is no agreement, the judicial division of the estate, or other mechanisms, can be used to break the deadlock. Proper advice helps you weigh up whether a settlement is worthwhile or whether to start proceedings.
Can I plan during my lifetime how my estate will be divided?
Yes. Through a will, lifetime gifts and other arrangements you can order your succession while respecting the forced shares. Good planning reduces the risk of disputes and makes administering the estate easier.