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Inheritance in Spain
Inheriting in Spain while you live abroad
The declarations a Spanish notary needs from heirs abroad, such as accepting or waiving the inheritance, notarised by partner notaries on notarity by video call, with the apostille and the paper original.
What heirs abroad can sign online
An inheritance in Spain is completed with a deed before a Spanish notary (escritura de aceptación y adjudicación de herencia). Heirs who live abroad do not have to travel for it.
Before you book
A valid identity document
For the identity verification before the appointment.
The document from your lawyer
The declaration or power of attorney your lawyer or the Spanish notary drafted, as a PDF.
Apostille and hard copy
Add both when you book. The inheritance ends up in the Land Registry, which needs the paper original.
How it works
Your inheritance documents in four steps
How it works
Your inheritance documents in four steps
Book with Spain as the destination
Book a signature notarisation, upload the document and add the apostille and the hard copy.
Verify your identity
Online, before the appointment, with a valid identity document.
Sign by video call
A partner notary identifies you, goes through the document with you and notarises your signature.
The paper original goes to Spain
The notarised document is in your account straight after the appointment, and the hard copy is couriered to your lawyer or to you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a will online?
No. Wills cannot be made remotely. Declarations about an inheritance that has already happened, such as accepting or waiving it, can.
Do I need the hard copy?
Yes. The deed of inheritance is registered in the Land Registry, which accepts only the paper original from abroad. Add the hard copy when you book.
Should I sign the declaration myself or give a power of attorney?
Either works. Ask your lawyer in Spain which one they need: with a power of attorney, they can sign the deed for you.
Several heirs live in different countries. Can they all sign?
Yes. Each heir signs from wherever they are, in the same appointment or in separate ones.
Settle an inheritance in Spain from abroad
Sign your declaration or power of attorney by video call. A partner notary on notarity notarises it, with the apostille and the paper original for Spain.