Court authorisation to sell or renounce an inheritance on behalf of a minor or a person receiving support measures

Court authorisation to sell or renounce an inheritance on behalf of a minor or a person receiving support measures is filed with Ministerio de Justicia (Registro Civil). With Managora you do it 100% online: you answer a few questions, sign a digital mandato (power of representation) and we draft, sign and file your application for you. Estimated total cost: €350 to €350. Official tasa (government fee): This procedure is decided by the Juzgado de Primera Instancia (Court of First Instance) and does not trigger a tasa (official fee): individuals (parents, guardians or curators applying for the authorisation) are exempt from the court fee for civil proceedings (article 4.2.a of Ley 10/2012). You pay no official fee for the application.

Obtain the court permission you are required to have in order to sell a property, renounce an inheritance or carry out other transactions with assets on behalf of a minor or a person with a disability. We prepare the case file showing the benefit involved, so that you can sign the deed without legal obstacles.

This procedure is quoted case by case, not sold at a list price

this is a court proceeding in which the Ministerio Fiscal (public prosecutor) is heard, and its duration and cost depend on the court. Tell us about your case and we will look at it: the quote is free and without obligation, and we confirm it in writing before we start.

Estimated total cost
€350 to €350
Managora's fee
€423.50 (21% VAT incl.)
Tasa (official government fee)
This procedure is decided by the Juzgado de Primera Instancia (Court of First Instance) and does not trigger a tasa (official fee): individuals (parents, guardians or curators applying for the authorisation) are exempt from the court fee for civil proceedings (article 4.2.a of Ley 10/2012). You pay no official fee for the application. (suplido: paid to the authority on your behalf, no VAT)
Processing time
No deadline is set by the rules consulted; we confirm it to you when we open your case file.
What you receive
Application

Cost breakdown: Our fee 350 €. As this is a non-contentious (jurisdicción voluntaria) proceeding, it does not usually involve court fees..

Court authorisation to sell or renounce an inheritance on behalf of a minor or a person receiving support measures: how is it filed?

  1. 11. Fill in the form, clearly stating your capacity (parent, curator, etc.) and the details of the minor or person represented.
  2. 22. Explain in detail why the transaction is necessary or beneficial; this is the key point that the judge and the Ministerio Fiscal (public prosecutor) will assess.
  3. 33. Upload the documentation evidencing the asset (e.g. the nota simple of the flat) and your appointment or family link.
  4. 44. Our legal experts will review whether the case is viable, draft the non-contentious application and file it with the competent court.

Which documents do you need?

  • DNI of the representative and, where applicable, of the person represented
  • Libro de familia (family record book) or the court order appointing the curator/guardian
  • Documentation proving ownership and value of the asset or of the estate (Nota Simple land registry extract, valuation, bank certificates, will, etc.)
  • Documentation showing that the transaction is necessary or beneficial

Legal basis and things to bear in mind

  • Court authorisation is compulsory (failing which the act is void) in order to sell property or renounce inheritances belonging to minors and to people who need support measures.
  • The Ministerio Fiscal is always heard in the proceedings, to safeguard the interests of the person represented.
  • Exception: if the minor has already turned 16 and consents to the sale or renunciation in a public deed before a notary, court authorisation will not be required.

Court authorisation to sell or renounce an inheritance on behalf of a minor or a person receiving support measures: frequently asked questions

Court authorisation to sell or renounce an inheritance on behalf of a minor or a person receiving support measures: how much does it cost?

The estimated total cost (our fee + official tasas and taxes) is €350 to €350: Our fee 350 €. As this is a non-contentious (jurisdicción voluntaria) proceeding, it does not usually involve court fees.. Managora's fee is €423.50, 21% VAT included (€350.00 net + €73.50 VAT). The official tasa charged by the authority (a suplido paid on your behalf, no VAT) is: This procedure is decided by the Juzgado de Primera Instancia (Court of First Instance) and does not trigger a tasa (official fee): individuals (parents, guardians or curators applying for the authorisation) are exempt from the court fee for civil proceedings (article 4.2.a of Ley 10/2012). You pay no official fee for the application..

Court authorisation to sell or renounce an inheritance on behalf of a minor or a person receiving support measures: how long does it take?

No deadline is set by the rules consulted; we confirm it to you when we open your case file.

Court authorisation to sell or renounce an inheritance on behalf of a minor or a person receiving support measures: which documents do I need?

You need to have to hand: DNI of the representative and, where applicable, of the person represented, Libro de familia (family record book) or the court order appointing the curator/guardian, Documentation proving ownership and value of the asset or of the estate (Nota Simple land registry extract, valuation, bank certificates, will, etc.), Documentation showing that the transaction is necessary or beneficial. You do not upload them here: we collect the details through the guided chat.

Who files the procedure?

Managora files it in your name with Ministerio de Justicia (Registro Civil). You only provide the details through the chat and sign a mandato (power of representation); we prepare, sign and register it.

Can it be done online?

Yes. The whole process is online: you answer a few questions in the guided chat, sign a simple mandato on screen and receive the receipt and the official documents by email, with full legal validity.

Related procedures

Based on the legislation in force and on the official site of the competent authority: Ministerio de Justicia (Registro Civil).

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