Area 04 · Civil
Civil Law Services
An inheritance, handled from start to finish.
For families and heirs who need to deal with an inheritance at a time when paperwork is the last thing anyone wants to face.
What we handle
Services in this area
We advise on and manage the whole process of settling an inheritance: from obtaining the death certificate through to the award of the assets and their distribution among the heirs. We make sure that every step is taken in accordance with the law and in the right order, and we explain at each stage what is being done and what is still outstanding.
Handling and Processing of Inheritances
We advise on and manage the entire inheritance process, from obtaining the death certificate through to the award and distribution of the estate, making sure everything is done lawfully and efficiently.
Common situations
Typical cases
Situations we deal with regularly. Every family is different; the order of the steps is quite similar.
A relative has died and there is a home
The heirs need the home and the rest of the estate to be transferred into their names.
Heirs who live far away
Part of the family lives elsewhere, and everyone’s documents have to be coordinated without them having to travel each time.
Bank accounts, vehicles and other assets
Besides the property there are bank accounts or a car, and each asset has its own procedure.
How we work
From the first call to the finished paperwork
- Step 1
A first conversation
- Step 2
Listing the assets and the heirs
- Step 3
Processing
- Step 4
Award and distribution
Documents
Documents we will ask you for
This is what an inheritance usually requires. Before your appointment we confirm the exact list for your case.
- The death certificate
- The will, if there is one
- The ID card or NIE of every heir
- Title deeds and property tax (IBI) receipts for the properties
- Bank account statements and vehicle details, where applicable
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most often
Where do I start when a relative dies?
Request an appointment and bring the death certificate and, if you have it, the will. From there we tell you what else is needed and in which order.
Do you take care of the whole process?
Yes. We manage the settlement of the inheritance from start to finish: from the death certificate to the award and distribution of the assets.
Are there deadlines for settling an inheritance?
Yes: the taxes linked to an inheritance have a legal deadline that runs from the date of death. That is why it is worth getting in touch early; we tell you which one applies to your case.
We do not know whether there is a will. What should we do?
That is one of the first things we check when we start. Bring us whatever you have and we will go through it together.
Do all the heirs have to come in?
Not necessarily for the first appointment. We will, however, need everyone’s details and, when the time comes, their agreement to the distribution.
The estate includes a car. Do you handle that too?
Yes. The change of vehicle ownership is handled by our vehicle and traffic area, in coordination with the rest of the inheritance.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, we work by appointment. You can request one by phone, by email or from the contact page of this website, so that we can give your case the time it needs.
Which languages do you work in?
We work in Spanish and Catalan: you can write to us, call us or visit the office in whichever of the two you prefer. This English version of the website is provided for information.
Other areas
Related areas
Is this your case? Let’s talk.
Request an appointment and we will confirm beforehand what to bring.