Spanish Lawyers · Costa del Sol · For British & International Clients
Llucia & Asociados Abogados — bilingual lawyers guiding British and international clients through property, inheritance and residency on the Costa del Sol. In English and Spanish, by the same lawyer, end to end.
Who we are
Llucia & Asociados Abogados was built around one core belief: British and international clients living in, buying in, or inheriting property in Spain deserve lawyers who work properly in their own language — not translators, not intermediaries, but lawyers who understand both the legal system and the language from the inside.
Our clients are British, Irish and international families buying homes or retiring to the Costa del Sol; owners navigating Spanish inheritance and probate after bereavement; expats establishing residency after Brexit; and businesses setting up operations in Spain. We handle the complexity so they do not have to.
English and Spanish — not supplemented by a translator but spoken and written by your own lawyers, fluently and professionally, every day.
Your named lawyer stays on your file from first consultation to final completion. No junior handovers, no unexplained reassignments.
We understand the specific concerns of British buyers and expats — from post-Brexit residency to cross-border inheritance — and how to protect your position.
Straightforward fee quotes in writing before any work begins. Clear, prompt communication — email, phone or video — at every stage of your matter.
How we help
Property, inheritance, tax, residency and family law — for individuals and families buying, inheriting or building a life between Spain and the United Kingdom.
Full conveyancing service for buyers and sellers on the Costa del Sol. Due diligence on the property and vendor, NIE applications, notary attendance, post-completion Land Registry and tax filings. We act for buyers in the UK who cannot always be present in Spain.
Talk to us →Spanish wills drafted for British and international residents; full administration of estates for beneficiaries based in the UK; cross-border inheritance-tax planning. We coordinate with UK solicitors and foreign advisers wherever needed.
Talk to us →Post-Brexit residency applications (TIE) for British nationals; NIE numbers for buyers, property owners and new residents; co-ordination with Spanish authorities and guidance on the documentation required at every stage.
Talk to us →Annual income tax (IRPF) for residents, non-resident property tax (IRNR), wealth tax and the Form 720 overseas-assets declaration. We file on your behalf, explain every return in plain English and keep your position compliant and efficient.
Talk to us →Setting up a Spanish SL or SLU, shareholder agreements, commercial leases, employment contracts and supplier agreements for businesses operating in Andalusia. We draft in English where needed and guide you through every regulatory step.
Talk to us →Divorce proceedings with cross-border elements (UK/Spain), separation agreements, child-custody arrangements and civil disputes including contract claims and community-of-owners conflicts. Sensitive, discreet and bilingual throughout.
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"Llucia and her team made what seemed a very daunting process — buying a property in Spain from the UK — feel completely manageable. Everything was explained clearly in English, every step of the way. Exceptional service from start to finish."
"We used Llucia & Asociados for our mother's Spanish estate after she passed away. Dealing with a foreign legal system while grieving is incredibly hard. They were professional, compassionate, and handled absolutely everything. We cannot thank them enough."
"After Brexit, getting my TIE residency card sorted was more complicated than I expected. Llucia's team guided me through every document, every appointment, every requirement. First class — I have recommended them to several friends already."
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Working with us
Thirty minutes by phone or video call — in English, from wherever you are. You explain your situation; we ask the right questions and tell you whether we are the right firm for your matter.
A clear, fixed-fee proposal and timeline in writing — in English — before any work begins. No hourly billing drift, no surprise invoices. You decide when you are ready.
Notary, Land Registry, tax office, immigration office — with a power of attorney we act on your behalf even if you are in the UK. The same lawyer, throughout.
Email, phone or video, in English. We tell you what has happened, what is happening next, and what — if anything — you need to do. No jargon, no unexplained delays.
Find us
Our office serves clients throughout the Costa del Sol — and internationally, via phone and video call. Most of our UK clients never need to fly over for every step.
Costa del Sol, Málaga, Andalusia
Serving clients throughout Marbella, Estepona, Fuengirola, Benalmádena and the wider Costa del Sol.
International clients are welcome to work with us entirely by phone, email and video call — with a power of attorney we can handle your matter without you needing to travel.
The majority of our British clients complete their entire purchase, inheritance or residency application without flying to Spain for every step. A power of attorney — which we prepare for you — lets us attend the notary, registry and tax office on your behalf.
Get started remotely →Guides & insights
Practical guides from our lawyers on the questions British buyers, expats and property owners ask most often about living in, buying in and inheriting property in Spain.
Reservation to notary completion — what your lawyer should be doing at every stage, and the due-diligence checks that protect your deposit before you commit a single euro.
British nationals living in Spain — or planning to — need to understand the TIE application process. Here is what changed after Brexit and what you need to do.
Spanish inheritance tax must be paid within six months of the date of death — and the clock starts running regardless of whether you know about it. What you need to do, and when.
Good to know
Yes. At Llucia & Asociados every lawyer works bilingually in English and Spanish. You will never need a translator — your contracts, correspondence and advice are handled in your own language, by your own lawyer.
Yes — and most of our British clients work with us this way. With a power of attorney, we can manage the entire process on your behalf: due diligence, reservation, NIE, notary completion, Land Registry and post-completion tax filings. We update you at each stage by email or video call.
Yes — this is one of our most requested areas. We guide British beneficiaries through the entire Spanish probate process: identification and valuation of assets, inheritance-tax calculation and payment within the statutory six-month window, and transfer of property into the beneficiaries' names.
Nothing. The first call or video meeting is free of charge. We listen to your situation, advise on whether we can help, and give you a clear written quote before any chargeable work begins.
Not necessarily. With a power of attorney we can attend the notary, register the title and file the taxes on your behalf. Many clients do choose to be present for the notary signing — but it is not a requirement, and we can make the process work entirely remotely if preferred.
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Get in touch
Tell us a little about your situation and one of our bilingual lawyers will get back to you within one business day — in English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.
