Confirmed by the Law of Successions: widows and widowers will not inherit any assets, even if there is a will, if a clear division is not established.
Inheritances are a problematic area for many families. Especially, following certain aspects that are not taken into account when making the will. Read
In Spain, inheritance laws can lead to conflicts within families, particularly when it comes to the distribution of assets after the death of a spouse. The law establishes limits on an individual's freedom to decide the fate of their estate, with certain heirs, such as children or ascendants, being entitled to a mandatory portion of the inheritance, known as "legítimas".
When a spouse dies, the surviving partner may not inherit the property of the deceased, but may acquire the usufruct of a portion of the estate, depending on the existence of other heirs and the community of residence. The rights of the surviving spouse vary depending on the community autonomous of residence and the economic regime of the marriage.
If there is no written will, the distribution of assets is determined by the Civil Code, which establishes an order of succession based on degree of kinship and the presence of forced heirs.
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