Private Client

At Alberto Pérez Cedillo Spanish Lawyers and Solicitors LTD we focus our practice on the needs of our clients, providing the highest standard of care and professionalism to ensure excellent results at every level. We are specialist in cross-border matters, in particular those involving the English and Spanish jurisdiction.

Cost and tax efficiency are at the core of our practice, and we pride ourselves in offering the client creative, innovative solutions to achieve said goals.

We are proud members of the following associations and organisations:

Private Client Solicitors Section of the Law Society of England and Wales
STEP
SOBAL

Probate and Estate administration

We provide a professional yet compassionate approach during these difficult times, both in the UK and in Spain. Our specialist team will assist you every step of the way to ensure you feel supported, even in highly complex estates across multiple jurisdictions.

We cover all aspects of probate and estate administration including but not limited to:

· Obtaining valuation of all the assets of the estate

· Ascertaining/agreeing the tax liability

· Applying for a Grant of Representation (Probate or Letters of Administration)

· Executing said Grant of Representation in Spain.

· Affidavits of Spanish Law.

Estate Planning, Wills and Succession

We assist a wide range of clients including private individuals; companies; estates; trusts; and charities, aiming to create long-term business relationships where our clients’ interests are put first and foremost. We provide specialist professional assistance for each client’s specific needs, from straightforward local estates and simple Wills to multimillion cross-border estates, with tax-efficiency as a main goal.

We are highly experienced in dealing with:

·         Spanish Wills
·         English Wills
·         Execution of UK probate in Spain
·         Capital gains and inheritance tax planning
·         Spanish Probate and administration of estates
·         Charities
·         Offshore tax structures
·         Winding up of cross-border estates
·         LPAs, EPAs, Spanish Powers of Attorney, and Spanish Poder Preventivo

Wealth structuring

It is a core belief of our firm that wealth should not only be kept, but instead secured and expanded in cost and tax-efficient ways. We provide bespoke solutions to our clients’ needs through expert research and planning, especially from a cross-border perspective.

Our expertise includes:

· Working with trust structures

· Incorporating companies both in the UK and in Spain

· Maximising value by reducing the local and international tax liabilities

· Testamentary dispositions and succession agreements to secure the client’s wealth

We take a holistic approach to wealth structuring and managing, to ensure the complete satisfaction of our clients.

Residential conveyancing

Our strong residential conveyancing team is highly experienced, approachable, skilled and efficient. We specialise in cross-border and international transactions. We provide services covering all mainland Spain, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. We shall provide you with an explanation of the process and outline the steps to be taken, from the initial stages of obtaining the title deeds and drawing up a draft contract on your sale, to completing the transaction on your behalf if you do not wish to travel to Spain. Our experience includes:

·         Representing clients buying property off-plan or resale
·         Declarations of New Work
·         Public Coastal Domain
·         Non-registered property
·         Building contracts
·         Time-share
·         Applications to correct the information held at the Spanish Land Registry and at the Spanish Catastro Registry

Buying property in Spain

The work to be conducted shall be:

· Liaising with the vendors’ solicitors and estate agent.

· Making the necessary searches regarding the property.

· Drawing up an Arras contract (if appropriate).

· Drawing up the Deed of Purchase.

· Coordinating appointments with a Spanish Notary Public.

· Making the necessary arrangements in order to pay any outstanding taxes.

· Liaising with the Land Registry until the client is provided with a valid marketable title.

Selling property in Spain

The work will involve:

· Liaising with the buyers’ solicitors and estate agent.

· Drawing up the Contract of Purchase and Sale and making the necessary arrangements for its completion.

· Liaising with the Land Registry to ensure the registration of the Deed of Sale.