To manage an inheritance in Ireland: identify the applicable law, gather certificates, apostille and translate documents, determine the competent notary or solicitor, pay taxes in each jurisdiction, and formalize the acceptance and registration of assets. Below you will find detailed steps, a documents/timelines table, and FAQs.
If you’re wondering, “How do I manage an inheritance in Ireland?”, follow these steps and check the quick table.
Table of Contents
- Steps
- Documents and timelines
- Taxes
- Acceptance and registration
- Frequently asked questions
Steps
- Applicable law and will: Determine the deceased’s habitual residence and, if applicable, Regulation (EU) 650/2012. Review the will and professio iuris. Regulation (EU) 650/2012
- Documentation: Certificates (death, last wills), inventory, apostille, and sworn translations according to the country.
- Notary or solicitor and representation: Notary in Spain / solicitor in Ireland; powers of attorney if managed remotely. Law Society of Ireland
- Taxation: ISD in Spain, potential municipal capital gains on Spanish properties, inheritance tax in Ireland, and double taxation treaties. Revenue Ireland – Inheritance Tax
- Acceptance and registration: Deed of acceptance/partition and registrations in the relevant countries.
Documents and Timelines
| Document | Issued by | Where | Apostille/Translation? | Approx. timeline | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death certificate | Civil Registry | Country of death | Yes, if foreign | 3–10 days | €10–30 |
| Last wills / testament | RGAUV / Notary | Spain / Ireland | Apostille + translation if applicable | 3–15 days | €20–60 |
| Inventory of assets | Entities / Registries | Each country | According to document | 1–4 weeks | — |
| Hague Apostille | Competent authority | Country of issue | — | 1–10 days | €20–60 |
| Sworn translation | Certified translator | — | — | 2–7 days | €0.08–0.15/word |
| Deed of acceptance/partition | Notary | Spain / Ireland | According to annexes | 1–3 weeks | €300–1,200 |
Taxes
- ISD (Spain): Depends on the autonomous community.
- Municipal capital gains: If urban property exists in Spain.
- Ireland: Local inheritance tax according to Irish law.
- Double taxation: Check applicable treaties or exemption rules.
Useful sources: AEAT, BOE, Revenue Ireland, Regulation (EU) 650/2012
Acceptance and Registration
- Deed of acceptance/partition with inventory and allocations.
- Registration in registries (Spain and Ireland).
- Remote representation: Powers of attorney and legalizations if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I manage an inheritance in Ireland?
Identify the applicable law (EU 650/2012), gather certificates, legalize and translate documents, determine the competent notary or solicitor, pay taxes in each country, and formalize acceptance and registration. See steps and documents/timelines table above.
How do I handle an inheritance in Ireland?
Follow these steps: applicable law → documents (CSE, apostille, translations) → notary/solicitor → taxes (Spain and Ireland) → deed and registrations.
What documents do I need (CSE, apostille, translations)?
Death certificates, last wills, inventory, apostille, and sworn translations if documents are foreign.
Where do I pay taxes if I have assets in Spain and Ireland?
In Spain (ISD and municipal capital gains) and in Ireland (inheritance tax) according to law and double taxation treaties.
Can I manage everything remotely?
Yes, with powers of attorney and legalizations. The competent notary or solicitor usually accepts a representative.
Conclusion
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Regulation (EU) 650/2012 (Brussels IV) – Succession Regulation
Revenue Ireland – Inheritance Tax (Capital Acquisitions Tax, CAT)
- Revenue.ie – Inheritance Tax Overview
Explica cómo se calcula el impuesto de sucesiones en Irlanda.
Irish Wills and Succession Act 1965
- Irish Statute Book – Succession Act 1965
Ley principal sobre sucesiones y testamentos en Irlanda.
Law Society of Ireland – Solicitors and Inheritance Matters
- Law Society of Ireland – Solicitors
Información sobre notarios y solicitors que pueden tramitar herencias en Irlanda.
Spanish Tax Authority – AEAT (Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones)
- Agencia Tributaria – ISD
Para el pago de impuestos de herencias de bienes situados en España.
BOE – Boletín Oficial del Estado (Leyes y Reglamentos)
- BOE – Legislación Española
Referencias legales aplicables a herencias con bienes en España.
Hague Apostille Convention (1961)
The Hague Apostille Convention
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