The registrar must register an inheritance even if there are disinherited heirs if the cause has not been challenged
01 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
Heirs and disinherited persons in succession proceedings, notaries and property registrars
Summary
The General Directorate resolves that an inheritance may be registered without the intervention of disinherited heirs if the cause of disinheritance has not been judicially challenged. The registrar cannot require their participation while the will is valid and there is no contradiction.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith upholds the appeal against the registrar of Telde's refusal to register a deed of inheritance adjudication. The testator expressly disinherited her daughter and grandchildren due to absolute lack of relationship, a cause protected under art. 853.2 CC according …
Full official title
Resolución de 18 de marzo de 2026, de la Dirección General de Seguridad Jurídica y Fe Pública, en el recurso interpuesto contra la negativa del registrador de la propiedad de Telde a inscribir una escritura de aceptación y adjudicación de herencia.