Lambda Estudio Jurídico · Bilbao
Inheritance and succession in Bilbao
We advise you on making a will, dealing with an estate or resolving a dispute over how it should be divided.
Discuss my situationHow we can help you
The first steps depend on whether there is a will, whether the estate has debts and whether the heirs agree. We review the documents and explain what needs to be done in your case.
Estates with or without a will
We review the will and the estate documents. Where needed, we help you prepare the declaration of heirs before a notary.
Accepting or renouncing an inheritance
We look at the assets, debts and applicable law so you can assess the consequences of accepting or renouncing the inheritance.
Dividing the estate and disputes between heirs
We advise you on how to divide the assets, help with negotiations and represent you if the matter goes to court.
Wills and succession planning
We help you prepare or review your will and consider options under Basque civil law, such as a succession agreement or a testamentary power of attorney, where they apply.
Prepare for your first consultation
If you already have any of these documents, bring what is relevant to your case:
- Death certificate and certificate of last wills.
- Will, succession agreement or declaration of heirs.
- A rough list of the assets and debts you know about.
- Any proposals for dividing the estate, agreements or notices you have received.
You can request an appointment even if you are still missing some documents.
Frequently asked questions
How can I find out whether there is a will?
Spain’s certificate of last wills shows whether the deceased made a will and before which notary. With that information, anyone entitled to a copy can request one. Certificate of last wills (in Spanish)
What happens if there is no will?
We first check whether another document, such as a succession agreement, governs the estate. If the heirs are determined by the statutory order of succession, a declaration of heirs before a notary establishes who is entitled to inherit. Spanish Notaries Act (in Spanish)
What if the estate has debts?
Before you decide, we review the known assets and debts. An heir’s liability and the consequences of accepting or renouncing the inheritance depend on the applicable law and the circumstances. Basque civil law (in Spanish) · Spanish Civil Code (in Spanish)
What if we cannot agree on how to divide the estate?
We look at what is holding up the division of the estate, such as the value of a home or who should receive it. We then assess whether there is room for negotiation or whether to ask the court to divide the estate.
Tell us what you need help with
Legal consultation: €150 including VAT. If you instruct us to handle the matter, we deduct this amount from our fees.
