
The New Heirs
A Practical Guide to Inheritance Management in SpainBy Franklin DíazLength3h 44m
About this audiobook
An indispensable guide crafted to facilitate all the procedures involved in the inheritance process. An essential tool for safeguarding the family estate and preventing the inheritance from becoming a labyrinth or a sea of doubts and uncertainties that are difficult to resolve.
Receiving an inheritance often triggers a complex web of bureaucratic procedures, family disputes and legal challenges. This book emerges as an essential guide for navigating this process, whether as an heir, testator or someone interested in understanding the Spanish succession system.
With a practical approach and clear, straightforward language, the work demystifies the technical aspects of inheritances: from drafting wills to distributing assets in the absence of one, covering legal implications and common errors that can prolong or make the process more expensive. Its aim is to empower the reader to make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics
Length3 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 18, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PRELIMINARIES
2HEREDITARY SUCCESSION WITH AND WITHOUT A WILL
3I. Hereditary succession WITH a will
4Questions and answers
5What is a will?
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6Is it mandatory to make a will?
7What happens when a person dies without having made a will, or when a will is annulled in whole or in part?
8Which Provisions CANNOT Be Included in a Will?
9The Institution of Heirs and Legatees – Differences and Similarities
10Consequences of Appointing Heirs or Legatees in a Will
11What is the minimum legal age required by law to make a will in Spain?
12How should a will be made?
13Who are the forced heirs?
14What is usufruct?
15And what is a lifelong usufruct?
16Can the usufructuary sell their right?
17How should I distribute my assets if I want to make a will?
18Parts into which the testamentary inheritance must be divided: The "Thirds"
19What happens if you decide to donate all your assets before death to leave nothing to your children?
20Can one or more children be disinherited in a will?
21Can ALL donations that affect the legitimate share be annulled, or ONLY THE MOST RECENT ones made close to the death of the deceased?
22What is "Hereditary Collation"?
23How does Hereditary Collation work?
24How is Hereditary Collation calculated?
25Which assets are subject to Hereditary Collation?
26Which assets are NOT subject to Hereditary Collation?
27Practical examples of Hereditary Collation
28What happens if Collation is not applied?
29Types of Wills
302) Other Types of Wills
31What is a holographic will?
32What are the disadvantages or drawbacks of a holographic will?
33What does "probate" mean?
34What is the deadline for heirs to present a holographic will for probate by a judge?
35Can anyone make a valid holographic will?
36In what situations is a holographic will necessary?
37How is a will in imminent danger of death made?
38What are the advantages of this type of will?
39What are the legal requirements for a will in imminent danger of death?
40What happens if the deadline is missed?
41Why is formalising the will important?
42What is referred to as a "Military Will" in Spain?
43When can a military will be executed?
44What are the requirements for a military will?
45Who may execute a military will under Spanish law?
46What procedures follow the testator’s death?
47Additional considerations
48What is a maritime will?
49In what cases can a maritime will be executed?
50What requirements must a maritime will fulfil?