Inheritance lawyers in Barcelona
Over 20 years handling estates under Catalan succession law: acceptance and partition, inheritance tax, reserved shares and disputes between heirs. Cross-border estates welcome. First assessment at no cost.
What we handle.
What it costs, said upfront.
First assessment
€0We review your documents and tell you whether you have a case, what deadlines apply and what it would cost.
Uncontested estate
from €1,200Full handling: certificates, inventory, partition deed, notary and tax filing.
Tax filing only
from €450Inheritance tax return with all Catalan reliefs and allowances applied.
Contested estate
on quoteReserved share claims, will contests and judicial partition. Fixed written quote first.
What everyone asks.
What does a Spanish inheritance lawyer charge?+
It depends on complexity and whether there is a dispute, not on the value of the estate. An uncontested estate starts at €1,200; the inheritance tax filing alone, at €450. You get a fixed written quote before any work begins.
Which law governs the estate of a foreigner living in Barcelona?+
Under EU Regulation 650/2012 the estate is generally governed by the law of the deceased’s habitual residence, which would be Spanish and, within it, Catalan civil law. The deceased may instead choose the law of their nationality, but that choice must be made in a will during their lifetime.
Do I pay Spanish inheritance tax if I live abroad?+
If the estate includes assets located in Spain, yes, regardless of where the heir resides. Non-residents have specific rules on the competent tax authority and on whether regional legislation applies.