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BOE-A-2026-11134 ·23 May 2026 ·Act critical
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German nationality succession pacts: 30-day deadline for registration in Galician land registries

The Resolution of 26 January 2026 establishes that succession pacts for improvement granted by German nationals may be registered in the Land Registries of A Coruña through the application of Galician civil law status (vecindad civil gallega). This criterion allows for the acceptance of the document within the context of cross-border inheritance, provided the pact is subject to Regulation (EU) No 650/2012. The deadline for submitting the application is 30 days from the date of notification of the appeal (Art. 3).

In 2 key points

  1. Succession pacts for improvement by German nationals may be registered in Galician registries via civil law status (art. 3)
  2. 30-day deadline to submit the application following notification of the appeal (art. 3)

How it affects those involved

For German nationals entering into succession pacts for improvement, the possibility of registration in Galician registries via civil law status is now available, facilitating the recognition of these documents in cross-border inheritances. Registry administrations may manage these cases under the framework of Regulation (EU) 650/2012. Succession advisors must verify compliance with the 30-day deadline for submitting applications and ensure that the pact is subject to the European Regulation.

Lifecycle

2026-05-23PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-26Into forceComes into force (resolución de 26 de enero de 2026)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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