Conflicts of Interest in Inheritance
An inheritance entails assets, rights, and obligations. And these often lead to conflicts of interest. It is during moments of greatest vulnerability that the need for the support and advice of a good law firm becomes most apparent—a firm in which to entrust such personal and delicate matters as those related to the death of a family member with complete confidence.
Events like this have significant repercussions for the rest of the family, both legally (inheritance and tax matters) and personally.
In this regard, our inheritance lawyers in Barcelona possess the professionalism and experience necessary to resolve these matters with the utmost diligence and sensitivity, always protecting our clients’ interests and helping them cope with this loss in the best way we know how. Furthermore, they have specific training in inheritance law, supported by the training of other professionals in tax law.
In most cases, those affected by these types of procedures were not even aware of their existence and feel disoriented and frustrated by having to deal with such cumbersome bureaucratic processes at such a difficult time as the loss of a loved one.
It is for this reason that at Bombí & Ripoll we have an excellent team of inheritance lawyers in Barcelona with the necessary training and experience to offer you a fast, professional, and completely trustworthy service.
From Bombí & Ripoll Lawyers At Ripoll we offer a range of legal solutions to address the needs of any type of succession, depending on when it takes place.
Legal Advice for Wills and Inheritances
Inheritances can be testate, or intestate (without a will). In any case, it is advisable to seek legal and tax advice specializing in wills and inheritances.
1. Before Death
As with any legal matter, it is best to plan ahead. In the case of estates and inheritances, the best way to prevent any legal problems for family members and heirs is by drafting a will.
In this regard, our firm can assign you an inheritance lawyer in Barcelona who will assist you with:
- Choosing the most suitable type of will for your specific circumstances.
- Drafting the will and distributing the inheritance.
- Submitting the will to a notary.
- Informing you about the financial and tax consequences (Personal Income Tax and Inheritance Tax) that the will will have on the heirs and/or legatees.
2. After death
As we have already mentioned, there are many procedures to be carried out after a person’s death, as well as their tax and estate consequences.
The goal of our lawyers in Barcelona for cases like these is to offer comprehensive advice that carries out all these processes quickly and effectively without placing any burden on the deceased’s family:
- Support and advice in case of death without a will: Intestate succession.
- Presentation of the will before a notary.
- Judicial declaration of heirs.
- Division of the estate.
- Processing of Inheritance Tax.
- Information about the financial and tax consequences (Personal Income Tax and Inheritance Tax) that the will will have on the heirs and/or legatees.
- Registration, when necessary, in the Land Registry. The Property and Commercial Registries.
Inheritance and Wills Law Services
Do you think we can help you with any of your questions? As expert inheritance lawyers in Barcelona, you can count on the legal services of Bombí & Ripoll for:
Wills
Drafting wills, advice on inheritance distribution, and any necessary changes the testator may wish to make, as unlimited modifications are permitted until the moment of death.
Asset Management Advice
Legal, tax, and financial advice for the future transfer of assets through inheritance, ensuring maximum benefits for all parties.
Declaration of Heirs
Heirs to an estate without a will must file a declaration of heirs with a notary. This requires certain documentation: a death certificate, the deceased’s last will and testament, their family book and national identity document (DNI), as well as two witnesses who are familiar with the deceased’s personal circumstances.
Inheritance Tax
Always dreaded, even more so depending on the Autonomous Community where the person involved is registered. Each heir must pay this tax levied on an inheritance. We advise you on the optimal settlement of inheritance tax.
Inheritance Claims
Perhaps you disagree with some aspect of the distribution specified in a will or need to make a legitimate claim to an inheritance, which does not necessarily have to involve legal proceedings.
Legal Proceedings Regarding Inheritances
Challenges, claims… If legal mediation does not lead to a successful outcome, we are qualified to handle legal proceedings for intestate succession or to resolve any other type of conflict related to an inheritance through the courts.
Acceptance of Inheritance
The simplest cases, since, although there are so-called forced heirs, a person can declare themselves an heir freely and voluntarily to accept an inheritance. However, this does not automatically make her the owner of those assets.