Norwegian Succession Law for Expats in Spain

Norwegian succession law for Scandinavian expats in Spain — pliktdelsarv, skifte, and how to plan your estate across both countries.

Norway has a significant expat community on the Costa Blanca, particularly in the Alfaz del Pi and Altea areas.

Norwegian Forced Heirship (Pliktdelsarv)

Norwegian law grants children a forced share (pliktdelsarv) of two-thirds of the estate, capped at a specific amount per child.

The Skifte Process

Norwegian probate (skifte) can be private (privat skifte) or public (offentlig skifte). For assets in Spain, a separate Spanish procedure is needed.

Norway and EU Succession Regulation

Important: Norway is NOT an EU member and has not adopted the EU Succession Regulation 650/2012. This means different rules apply for Norwegian nationals.

Choice of Law

While Norwegians cannot rely on the EU Regulation, the Nordic Succession Convention and bilateral agreements may apply.

Our Norwegian Desk

At Bufete Padilla, our team handles Norwegian succession matters regularly, working with Norwegian lawyers and the Skifteretten.