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by Michael Davies
News and opinion on European and Spanish regulations affecting ex-pats who retire, play or invest in Spain
Michael Davies is a Spanish lawyer specialised in probate, inheritance tax and inheritance related litigation for ex-pats in Spain.


Inheritance tax in Andalucia: Exemptions have been increased for group I and II heirs (spouse and descendants) Last year the Andalucia Parliament informed they would reduce inheritance tax by increasing exemption in Andalucia. They informed that they would only do this if the budget for 2017 permitted this to happen. Well the good news is
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Question My father deceased in Benalmadena in December of last year. He had left me completely out of his Spanish will and left everything to his second wife. She has emailed me to ask me to issue a power of attorney so that her solicitor can wind up the estate. Why would she need this
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What is the timescale to pay inheritance tax or obtain tax clearance in Spain? In Spain we have 6 months to pay inheritance tax or present and obtain tax clearance.  It is possible to claim an extension of a further 6 months as long as the request is presented within the first 5 months.. Please
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