This simple checklist helps you organise all the documents and steps required to complete an inheritance in Tenerife. Use it to avoid delays and keep everything running smoothly.
Essential Documents
- Death certificate (apostilled & translated if issued abroad)
- Certificate of Last Wills (Spain)
- Copy of the will (Spanish or foreign)
- Passports of all heirs
- NIE numbers of all heirs
- Property deeds or Nota Simple
- Bank account details of the deceased (if applicable)
Steps to Complete
- Gather all required documents
- Prepare translations and Apostilles
- Sign the inheritance deed before a notary
- File Modelo 650 (inheritance tax)
- Pay Plusvalía Municipal
- Register the property in the Land Registry
- Transfer utilities and bills
- Update bank accounts (if applicable)
Optional but Helpful
- Professional valuation for the property
- Power of Attorney to avoid travel
- Clear-out or cleaning services
- Market appraisal if planning to sell
Having everything prepared early makes the inheritance process much faster and less stressful.
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