Division of an estate
The operations identifying and allocating each beneficiary's entitlement to assets or rights in an estate.
What to bear in mind
Assets, debts and shares must be identified. Different routes are available; unilateral occupation of an asset does not resolve a dispute.
Preparing for your consultation
Gather the will or testamentary records, kinship documents and a list of assets and debts. Applicable law may vary because of regional civil-law affiliation (vecindad civil) or international elements.
Legal source
Spanish Civil Code, article 1051 · BOE (opens in a new tab)
Related content
General information on Spanish law. Application depends on the facts, current legislation and, where relevant, regional civil law or international rules. Reviewed: 26 October 2026.