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This article discusses the economic conditions of the bourgeoisie in Castile, Spain, during the 18th century. The author comments on the inheritance and succession of assets both tangible, such as wealth and property, and intangible, such as familial and cultural values, among families of the middle class in Castile. He also considers the inheritance strategies used by these families in order to ensure the well-being of future generations. Several charts are provided that include statistical information regarding inheritance in the region.