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Inheritance
The Balearics offer a 100% inheritance tax exemption for direct family — find out if your heirs qualify, how Spanish wills work, and how rates vary by region.
Balearics 100% Inheritance Tax Exemption: What It Means for Mallorca Property Owners
The Balearic Islands offers a 99–100% reduction in inheritance tax for direct descendants and spouses. Here's exactly who qualifies, how it works, and what it means for non-resident owners of Mallorca property.
Read guideInheritance Tax by Spanish Region: Key Differences
Spanish inheritance tax varies dramatically by autonomous community. Here's a clear comparison of the key regions — Balearics, Madrid, Andalusia, Catalonia, and Valencia — and why location matters so much.
Read guideEuropean Certificate of Succession in Spain: What It Is and How to Get One
The European Certificate of Succession (ECS) lets heirs prove their status across EU member states without re-authenticating documents. Here's what it covers, when you need it, how to apply in Spain, and what it costs.
Read guideDonation vs Inheritance in Spain: Which Is More Tax-Efficient?
Should you gift your Spanish property during your lifetime or leave it through inheritance? In the Balearics, the answer is almost always to inherit — but there are situations where a donation wins. Here's how to think through it.
Read guideForced Heirship in Spain: What the Legítima Means for Your Estate
Spain reserves a minimum share of every estate for children and the surviving spouse — called the legítima. Here's how it works, how much it is, and how EU Succession Regulation 650/2012 allows you to opt out if you're a non-resident.
Read guideSpanish Probate for Non-Residents: Inheritance Process, Documents & Deadlines
Step-by-step guide to the Spanish probate and inheritance process for non-residents — required documents, deadlines, typical timelines, and certificate of succession. Covers everything from date of death to Land Registry transfer.
Read guideRejecting an Inheritance in Spain: When and How
You can reject an inheritance in Spain — but you must take all or nothing, and timing matters. Here's when rejecting makes sense, how to do it, and what happens to the property if you decline.
Read guideSpanish Wills for Non-Residents: Do You Need One?
Should non-residents owning property in Spain make a separate Spanish will? The practical case is strong — it saves time, reduces costs, and avoids legal complications. Here's how to make one and how it interacts with your home-country will.
Read guideUsufructo and Nuda Propiedad: Splitting Property Ownership in Spain
Usufructo lets you separate the right to use a property from legal ownership — a common tool in Spanish estate planning for couples and families. Here's how it works, how it's taxed, and what happens when it ends.
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