Resolution on inheritance: validity of will when the heir was guardian of the deceased
17 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Heirs who were guardians or curators of the deceased, notaries and property registrars
Summary
The General Directorate resolves whether a will naming the deceased's niece-guardian as heir is valid. Article 753 of the Código Civil regarding dispositions in favor of the guardian is analyzed.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The Dirección General de Seguridad Jurídica y Fe Pública resolves an appeal against the registrar's refusal to register an inheritance adjudication. The registrar required proof that no siblings of the deceased existed or their waiver, as the heir was the testator's guardian. The debate centers on artículo 753 CC: whet…
Full official title
Resolución de 11 de marzo de 2026, de la Dirección General de Seguridad Jurídica y Fe Pública, en el recurso interpuesto contra la negativa de la registradora de la propiedad de Madrid n.º 39 a la inscripción de una adjudicación de herencia.