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INHERITANCE IN SPAIN · NO TRAVEL REQUIRED
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Renounce a Spanish inheritance with a prior review by the notary

Renunciation is irrevocable. Before anything is drawn up, the notary reviews your case and explains the consequences and how you may intervene if you live outside Spain.

Renouncing an inheritance is a decision that cannot be undone: once signed, there is no way back even if assets come to light afterwards. That is why this service always begins with a prior review. You tell us your situation, we gather the certificates and the will, and the notary analyses whether renunciation is right for you, whether it should be outright or in favour of someone, what its tax effects are and which form of intervention applies in your case. Only then is the renunciation drawn up, with remote intervention possible where the law allows it.

WITH A PRIOR REVIEW BY THE NOTARY
For this transaction we do not promise a procedure in advance. The notary reviews your case first, we explain the consequences and the alternatives, and only then is it decided how it is executed and which form of intervention applies.
✓Prior review by the notary before anything is drawn up
✓Analysis of the alternatives: renunciation, acceptance under benefit of inventory
✓Tax effects explained before you decide
✓Coordination with the other heirs
✓A Spanish notary for the deed of renunciation
✓Fixed quote after reviewing your case
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When might you need it?

The most common cases for this procedure

An estate with more debts than assets
You suspect the deceased left loans or guarantees. Before renouncing, it is worth checking whether acceptance under benefit of inventory is preferable.
Passing your share to a sibling
You want your share to go to one particular sibling. Be careful: renouncing in favour of someone is treated for tax purposes as an acceptance followed by a gift.
Renunciation by an heir living abroad
The other heirs are in Spain and need your renunciation in order to move the estate forward.
An heir who is a minor
Renouncing on behalf of a minor requires court authorisation. We explain the procedure before we start.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROCEDURE
✓Be called to the inheritance under a will or at law
✓Not to have carried out acts of acceptance (selling, collecting or disposing of assets)
✓Valid ID and NIE (if you do not have one, we obtain it)
✓Death and last wills certificates, or the details needed to obtain them
DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED
01Death certificate and certificate of last wills
02Will, or notarial deed declaring the heirs
03Valid DNI, NIE or passport
04Information on the deceased's assets and debts, if you have it
05Court authorisation, if the person renouncing is a minor or has a support measure in place
REGULATIONS: Spanish Civil Code, arts. 988 to 1009 (acceptance and repudiation) Spanish Civil Code, art. 997 (irrevocability) Act 29/1987 on Inheritance and Gift Tax (ISD), art. 28 (renunciation and its tax effects) Spanish Civil Code, art. 166 (renunciation on behalf of minors)

How does the process work?

From request to signed document, with no travelling

1 Request a review 2 Prior review by the notary 3 An informed decision 4 Deed of renunciation 5 Notice to the heirs
1
Request a review
⏱ 24-48 h
You tell us your situation and why you are considering renouncing. We gather the certificates and the will.
2
Prior review by the notary
⏱ 1-2 weeks
The notary analyses your case: whether renouncing is advisable, in what form, with what tax effects and which form of intervention applies.
3
An informed decision
⏱ no rush
We explain the conclusions and the alternatives. You decide with all the information in front of you.
4
Deed of renunciation
⏱ 1-2 weeks
If you decide to renounce, the notary draws up the renunciation using the form of intervention determined in the review.
5
Notice to the heirs
⏱ 1 week
We deliver a copy of the deed to you and, if you wish, to the other heirs so that they can continue with the estate.

Clients who have already done it

Verified reviews of this service

4,7★★★★★
★★★★★ES
"Quería renunciar a favor de mi hermana y me explicaron que así pagaría dos impuestos. Con el estudio previo lo hicimos bien y no pagué nada."
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Beatriz N.
Renuncia · Bruselas
★★★★★EN
"I was about to renounce because of debts. Their review showed acceptance with benefit of inventory was better. Honest advice, no pressure."
TL
Thomas L.
Inheritance renunciation · Oslo
★★★★★FR
"Ils ont refusé de me faire signer avant l'étude du notaire. Résultat : une renonciation bien faite et sans mauvaise surprise fiscale."
IG
Isabelle G.
Renonciation · Marseille
★★★★★ES
"Necesitaba el trámite con urgencia y lo resolvieron en tiempo récord. El notario fue muy profesional y recibí el documento al día siguiente."
CR
Carmen R.
España
★★★★★EN
"Excellent service from start to finish. Everything was handled online and the signed document arrived within 24 hours. Highly recommended."
JW
James W.
Reino Unido
★★★★★ES
"Lo gestioné desde Buenos Aires sin viajar a España. Me guiaron paso a paso, incluso con el certificado digital. Todo claro y sin sorpresas."
MG
Mariana G.
Argentina
★★★★★FR
"Démarche réalisée entièrement en ligne depuis Paris. Équipe très réactive sur WhatsApp et notaire très professionnel. Impeccable."
SL
Sophie L.
Francia
★★★★★ES
"El proceso fue mucho más sencillo de lo que esperaba. Atención cercana por WhatsApp y presupuesto cerrado sin costes ocultos."
AM
Andrés M.
España
★★★★★DE
"Die Beurkundung wurde komplett online erledigt. Schnelle Terminvergabe, klare Anweisungen und das Dokument kam am nächsten Tag."
KB
Katrin B.
Alemania
★★★★★IT
"Pratica completata interamente online dall'Italia. Notaio disponibile e documento firmato in 24 ore. Servizio eccellente."
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Marco T.
Italia
★★★★★PT
"Tratei de tudo sem sair de Lisboa. Acompanhamento constante por WhatsApp e documento entregue no dia seguinte. Recomendo totalmente."
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Beatriz S.
Portugal
★★★★★ES
"Desde CDMX pensé que sería complicadísimo, pero salió a la primera. Videollamada puntual, notario clarísimo y precio cerrado."
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Gloria P.
México
★★★★★EN
"Handled from New York without flying to Spain. Clear instructions, fast scheduling and constant updates. Five stars."
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Sarah K.
Estados Unidos
★★★★★UA
"Оформила все повністю онлайн. Супровід у WhatsApp, перекладач на відеодзвінку та документ за 24 години. Дуже дякую!"
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Olena K.
Ucrania

Frequently asked questions

Why is the prior review compulsory?−
Because renunciation is irrevocable (Spanish Civil Code, art. 997) and because a badly framed renunciation can cost you tax or benefit someone you did not intend. The notary reviews your case and tells you what is advisable before anything is signed.
Can I renounce without travelling to Spain?+
It depends on your case. The prior review determines which form of intervention applies in law and whether remote intervention is possible. We do not promise it in advance: we confirm it after the review and before you commit to anything.
What is the difference between an outright renunciation and one in favour of someone?+
An outright renunciation is not taxed and your share passes to whoever the law or the will provides. A renunciation in favour of a particular person is treated as an acceptance followed by a gift and is taxed twice. It is the most common pitfall.
Is there a deadline to renounce?+
There is no legal deadline, but until you renounce or accept, the other heirs cannot close the estate. In addition, if you have acted as an heir (selling or collecting assets) you may be deemed to have accepted already.
Does renouncing free me from the debts?+
Yes, a person who renounces is not liable for the deceased's debts. But if debts are your only concern, acceptance under benefit of inventory lets you keep whatever is left over. We compare both during the review.
What happens to my share if I renounce?+
It goes to whoever the will names as substitute or, failing that, accrues to the other heirs or passes to your descendants depending on the case. We explain it to you with your will in front of us.
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