Types of Wills in Spain: Common or SpecialA will is a legal act in which the deceased or testator disposes of his or her property, rights, and obligations. According to the State, the modalities of wills may vary. In Spain, the Spanish Civil Code regulates wills, which creates differences between the common and special wills.Read more
Mariscal attends the ItechLaw European ConferenceMariscal Abogados attended the European Conference organized by the International Technology Law Association (ItechLaw). The event took place in Paris from 15th to 17th October 2014 and was attended by …Read more
María M. Rodriguez, April – August 2014Working with Mariscal Abogados gave me practical legal experience in a broad range of legal areas. From labour law to corporate law, each day was filled with different types of …Read more
Donation in Spain according to the Civil CodeThe concept of donation is regulated by Articles 618 et seq. of the Spanish Civil Code (Cc) and it defines itself as an act of liberality under which one person …Read more
Sarah Rowlands, May – July 2014I was an intern at Mariscal Abogados from May- July 2014. As a language student, I wanted to improve my language skills and also explore the possibility of studying law …Read more
The Inheritance Rights of the Widows in SpainTo ascertain the share of the inheritance allocated to the surviving spouse, it is crucial to establish the marital status at the time of the deceased’s death and whether it aligns with the inheritance rights of descendants or ancestors.Read more
Inheritance or Donation in Spain?In Spain, the highest tax rate for inheritance acquisitions is 32% for the portion of taxable income surpassing 800,000 Euros. Although the discussed bonus can mitigate the tax liability arising from hereditary acquisition, the taxation associated with inheritance might still exceed that stemming from a donation.Read more
Jeroen Kaarsgaren, Frebruary – June 2014After a full-time period of almost five- months, I finished my internship at Mariscal Abogados. I studied law in Amsterdam. In this period, I not only learned how to put …Read more
How to execute a will in SpainArticles 657 et seq. of the Spanish Civil Code regulate Inheritance Law in Spain. It governs the transfer of a deceased individual’s assets, rights, and obligations to the heir, either through a will or applicable provisions in the absence of one.Read more
The extrajudicial payments agreement procedure in SpainIn Spain, a natural person debtor requests a bankruptcy mediator from their local notary, while entrepreneurs or legal entities approach the Commercial Registrar at the registered office. The request for an extrajudicial payment agreement includes financial details, creditor lists, current contracts, and anticipated monthly expenses.Read more
