Inheritance and estates
Transferring assets for care is not necessarily a gift
The issue and the court’s approach
A father’s transfer of assets to his daughter in return for care and companionship was upheld as an onerous support contract. Personal and emotional care could form the consideration, distinct from statutory family maintenance.
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Supreme Court · Civil Chamber · STS 634/2026 · Appeal 4215/2021 · 2026-04-27
Original explanatory note based on the official Civil Chamber weekly summary. This is not a claim to have reviewed the full judgment. The English version is explanatory, not an official translation.
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General information on Spanish law. Application depends on the facts, applicable legislation and subsequent developments.