Inheritance Lawyer · Santa Eulàlia des Riu
English-speaking inheritance and succession lawyers for international families dealing with Spanish estates in Santa Eulàlia des Riu, Ibiza. Wherever you are in the world, we handle everything.
Why it matters
Santa Eulàlia des Riu has the most residential area of Ibiza, with a large British and Northern European community. When a property owner or resident passes away, their family — often based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands or further afield — typically faces a Spanish legal and tax process they have never encountered before. Spanish succession law does not work like UK probate or German Erbrecht. The rules on who the legal heirs are, the tax filing deadlines, and the regional bonuses that can dramatically reduce the tax owed all require specialist knowledge.
We are English-speaking inheritance lawyers handling estates across Ibiza and Balearic Islands. We have dealt with hundreds of cases for non-resident families — apartments, villas, bank accounts, investment portfolios and business interests in Spain. Everything is handled remotely: you do not need to travel to Santa Eulàlia des Riu.
What we do
We establish who the legal heirs are under Spanish law (or the applicable EU succession rules if the deceased was not Spanish), search the national will registry and compile the required documentation.
Learn about heirs →We draft and sign the deed of acceptance of inheritance before a Spanish notary, file the inheritance tax return, pay the tax or arrange a deferral, and transfer the property or assets into the heirs' names.
Acceptance process →If the estate has more debts than assets, or if another heir would benefit more, we advise on whether to renounce the inheritance — and handle the formal renunciation before a Spanish notary.
Renunciation process →We apply every applicable national and Balearic Islands regional reduction to legally minimise the tax liability. In some regions, close relatives pay negligible or zero tax — knowing the rules makes a significant difference.
Tax reductions →We search the Spanish will registry, bank account registries and property registries to identify all assets forming part of the estate in Santa Eulàlia des Riu and Ibiza.
Locate assets →If you own property in Santa Eulàlia des Riu and want to protect your family, we draft a Spanish will (testamento) before a Ibiza notary. A Spanish will makes the succession process significantly faster and cheaper.
Will options →Regional inheritance tax
Santa Eulàlia is in Ibiza (Illes Balears). The Balearic Islands apply regional inheritance tax reductions for direct heirs. Given Ibiza's high property values, careful tax planning is especially important.
We calculate the exact inheritance tax liability for your Santa Eulàlia des Riu estate, applying every available national and regional reduction. Contact us for a personalised calculation.
Get a Free Tax Calculation for Santa Eulàlia des RiuCommon questions
No. Spanish inheritance law applies nationwide and we handle estates throughout Ibiza and Balearic Islands remotely — the entire process can be completed without you visiting Santa Eulàlia des Riu. We handle everything by power of attorney.
The Spanish inheritance tax return must be filed — and the tax paid or deferred — within six months of the date of death. Missing this deadline triggers automatic surcharges of 5% to 20%. We act from the moment you contact us to ensure you never miss the window.
It depends on the value of the estate, your relationship to the deceased and the regional rules of Balearic Islands. We provide a personalised tax calculation — including all applicable reductions — before you commit to anything. Contact us for a free estimate.
Yes. The vast majority of our clients are based outside Spain. We handle all paperwork and tax filings on your behalf under a power of attorney, communicating entirely in English throughout the process.
If there is no Spanish will, we apply to the Spanish inheritance registry and the notary for a declaration of heirs (acta de declaración de herederos). The heirs are then determined according to Spanish law or the relevant EU Succession Regulation rules if the deceased was not Spanish.
Contact us now for a free first consultation. We will explain the process, the timescale and the costs clearly — no commitment required.