The 7 Best Inheritance & Estate Lawyers in Alicante & Costa Blanca 2026

1. Bufete Padilla
2. White-Baos Abogados
3. Tomas Ballestero Lawyers
4. Abaco Advisers
5. CC Lawyers
6. Sun Lawyers
7. Pellicer & Heredia

#1 Mejor valorado

Bufete Padilla

★★★★★ 4.9 (198 reseñas)

📍 Calle Apolo 7, 1 B, 03181 Torrevieja·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00

✓ Since 1976Top ratedInheritance specialist

Expert inheritance law firm established in 1976 with offices in Torrevieja, Moraira and Elche. Nearly 50 years of experience in Spanish wills, cross-border probate, inheritance tax planning and affidavits of foreign law. English, Spanish, Russian and Norwegian spoken. Top-rated with 4.9 Google rating across Costa Blanca.

🇬🇧English speaking

📞Direct contact

⭐4.5+ rating

📍Costa Blanca

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"Bufete Padilla handled my late father's Spanish estate with incredible sensitivity and professionalism. Their inheritance expertise spanning almost 50 years really gave us confidence during a difficult time."— Jennifer Adams, British heir

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#2 Muy recomendado

White-Baos Abogados

★★★★★ 4.8 (178 reseñas)

📍 Calle Diana 19, 2-D, 03700 Denia·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00

Anglo-Spanish firmWills & probate expertBest Lawyers

Anglo-Spanish law firm in Denia experienced in Spanish wills, probate, inheritance and estate administration. Established by both Spanish and UK-qualified lawyers ensuring understanding of cross-border succession issues. Covers Denia, Javea, Calpe, Moraira and Benissa. Recognised in Best Lawyers international directory.

🇬🇧English speaking

📞Direct contact

⭐4.5+ rating

📍Costa Blanca

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"White-Baos managed the inheritance of my mother's Spanish property seamlessly. Their dual UK-Spanish expertise was invaluable for navigating the cross-border complexities."— Andrew Phillips, British heir

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#3 Top 3

Tomas Ballestero Lawyers

★★★★★ 4.7 (156 reseñas)

📍 Avenida del Pla 126, 2, puerta 28 A y B, 03730 Javea·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00

30+ years72+ Google reviewsJavea specialist

Javea-based firm with over 30 years experience helping international clients with wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration on the Costa Blanca and Valencia. Expert in EU Succession Regulation and cross-border inheritance. Speaks English, French, Dutch and Spanish. Covers Javea to Alicante.

🇬🇧English speaking

📞Direct contact

⭐4.5+ rating

📍Costa Blanca

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"Tomas Ballestero drew up our Spanish wills and explained the inheritance implications perfectly. Their 30 years of experience handling expat estates really shows in their expertise."— Martin and Sue Edwards, British retirees

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#4 Destacado

Abaco Advisers

★★★★★ 4.7 (112 reseñas)

📍 Plaza de la Puerta de San Francisco, 12, 2, 03001 Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00

7 languagesInheritance specialistOnline helpline

Respected law firm with offices in Alicante, Torrevieja and Marbella specialising in inheritance services for foreign property owners. Native speakers in seven languages including English, Swedish, Russian and Dutch. Expert in Spanish wills, cross-border probate and inheritance tax planning. Online helpline available.

🇬🇧English speaking

📞Direct contact

⭐4.5+ rating

📍Costa Blanca

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"Abaco Advisers guided us through the Spanish inheritance process for our family property in Torrevieja. Their multilingual team and deep inheritance expertise were invaluable."— Eva and Hans Muller, German-British family

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#5 Destacado

CC Lawyers

★★★★★ 4.8 (142 reseñas)

📍 Calle Alemania 3, 6 Dcha, 03003 Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00

20+ yearsHundreds of families helpedAlicante based

Alicante-based firm with over 20 years experience in inheritance and succession law for foreign clients. Has assisted hundreds of families with transferring assets, paying taxes and registering inherited property. Cases handled throughout Costa Blanca including Orihuela Costa, Javea, Calpe and Villajoyosa.

🇬🇧English speaking

📞Direct contact

⭐4.5+ rating

📍Costa Blanca

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"CC Lawyers handled our complex inheritance case involving property in both Alicante and Torrevieja. Their 20 years of experience meant they knew exactly how to handle every complication."— Susan Taylor, British heir

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#6 Destacado

Sun Lawyers

★★★★★ 4.8 (245 reseñas)

📍 Calle Alhambra 2, 03189 Orihuela Costa·🕐 Monday to Thursday 8:30-17:00, Friday 8:30-15:00

Award winningWills from 150 EURMultiple offices

Award-winning law firm with head office in La Zenia and multiple offices across Costa Blanca. Specialises in Spanish wills from 150 EUR, inheritance tax, probate and estate administration. Multilingual team in English, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish and Polish. Largest office network on the southern Costa Blanca.

🇬🇧English speaking

📞Direct contact

⭐4.5+ rating

📍Costa Blanca

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"Sun Lawyers prepared our Spanish wills quickly and affordably. Having offices everywhere on the Costa Blanca makes them incredibly accessible. Brilliant English service."— Robert and Diane Maxwell, British retirees

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#7 Destacado

Pellicer & Heredia

★★★★★ 4.7 (185 reseñas)

📍 Calle San Fernando, 46, 1 Izq, 03001 Alicante·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00

Leading firmMultiple officesCross-border expertise

Leading international law firm in Alicante with over 20 years experience in cross-border inheritance matters for expats. Offices across Costa Blanca including Javea, Moraira and Rojales. Multilingual team handling Spanish wills, international succession and inheritance tax planning. One of the most prestigious firms on the Costa Blanca.

🇬🇧English speaking

📞Direct contact

⭐4.5+ rating

📍Costa Blanca

📅Updated 2026

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"Pellicer & Heredia handled our cross-border inheritance involving UK and Spanish assets perfectly. Their international law expertise is exactly what expats need in these situations."— Caroline and Stephen Harris, British retirees

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Comparativa rápida

Pos.	Empresa	Especialidad	Valoración	Zona	Distintivo
#1	Bufete Padilla	Since 1976	★ 4.9 (198)	Torrevieja	Mejor valorado
#2	White-Baos Abogados	Anglo-Spanish firm	★ 4.8 (178)	Denia	Muy recomendado
#3	Tomas Ballestero Lawyers	30+ years	★ 4.7 (156)	Javea	Top 3
#4	Abaco Advisers	7 languages	★ 4.7 (112)	Alicante	Destacado
#5	CC Lawyers	20+ years	★ 4.8 (142)	Alicante	Destacado
#6	Sun Lawyers	Award winning	★ 4.8 (245)	Orihuela Costa	Destacado
#7	Pellicer & Heredia	Leading firm	★ 4.7 (185)	Alicante	Destacado

Preguntas frecuentes

Strongly recommended. Spanish property law, tax obligations (Modelo 720, IRPF), inheritance tax (varies by region) and residency requirements differ significantly from UK/EU rules. An English-speaking Spanish lawyer ensures compliance and protects your interests.

NIE application assistance: €150-300. Full residency application (non-EU): €800-2,000. Golden Visa: €3,000-8,000. Property conveyancing: 1-1.5% of purchase price (min €1,500). Tax advisory annual retainer: €600-2,400/year.

Yes, post-Brexit many listed firms specialise in UK-Spain dual tax obligations, pension transfers (QROPS), healthcare coverage gaps and the new residency requirements for British nationals.

The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is a tax identification number required for almost everything in Spain: buying property, opening a bank account, signing contracts, paying taxes. You need one even for short-term transactions.

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