will in Spain may not seem very important, given that you probably have already had one done in your country, or where you reside. This is generally true, because usually wills that have been drawn up correctly and legally should by law be able to include all national and international assets/belongings. However, while the process can be done it tends to take longer and be more stressful than it should be, for the simple reason that that the Spanish authorities, just like any other country would have to validate an overseas transaction. This is usually time consuming and adds additional worries onto the family´s list, things that could be avoided.

There are some good reasons for making a Spanish will, solely or in addition to one you might already have. Firstly it makes the whole situation a lot easier and smoother for the inheritors. It will be easier on them, because things were left in order; this means that they will have clear direction in a country that they may not be familiar with and the entire process will just be simpler and quicker. Secondly, and most importantly, it will by a considerate amount lower taxes, because if you hire someone who knows the procedure, they will be able to advise you on the best ways to set up your belongings to reduce inheritance tax, and this of course will most importantly mean that in the end the benefactors are the ones that will take care of what you worked hard to obtain in the first place and not government bodies.

Wills in Spain are drawn up by a Spanish registered lawyer and then presented and signed before a public notary, making the will legally official and recognisable by law. In the event that there is not a will or testament in place, then it can be somewhat of a long process in proving that your family is in fact the heirs to the belongings in question, particularly if there is more than one person involved.  It will also turn in to a lengthy transaction if there is more than one party involved and an agreement is not met, whether a will is present or not, it can sometimes lead to it having to be settled in court.

ABAD lawyers and accountants can complete the proceedings for you and your family, we can ensure that your will is correctly done enabling a hassle free time for your family members given the circumstances, at least giving them one less thing to be concerned with.

Will in Spain

will in Spain may not seem very important, given that you probably have already had one made in your country, or where you reside. This is generally true, because usually wills that have been drawn up correctly and legally should by law be able to include all national and international assets/belongings. However, while the process can be done it tends to take longer and be more stressful than it should be, for the simple reason that that the Spanish authorities, just like any other country would have to validate an overseas transaction. This is usually time consuming and adds additional worries onto the family´s list, things that could be avoided.

There are some good reasons for making a Spanish will, solely or in addition to one you might already have. Firstly it makes the whole situation a lot easier and smoother for the inheritors. It will be easier on them, because things were left in order; this means that they will have clear direction in a country that they may not be familiar with and the entire process will just be simpler and quicker. Secondly, and most importantly, it will by a considerate amount lower taxes, because if you hire someone who knows the procedure, they will be able to advise you on the best ways to set up your belongings to reduce inheritance tax, and this of course will most importantly mean that in the end the benefactors are the ones that will take care of what you worked hard to obtain in the first place and not government bodies.

Wills in Spain are drawn up by a Spanish registered lawyer and then presented and signed before a public notary, making the will legally official and recognisable by law. In the event that there is not a will or testament in place, then it can be somewhat of a long process in proving that your family is in fact the heirs to the belongings in question, particularly if there is more than one person involved.  It will also turn in to a lengthy transaction if there is more than one party involved and an agreement is not met, whether a will is present or not, it can sometimes lead to it having to be settled in court.

ABAD lawyers and accountants can complete the proceedings for you and your family, we can ensure that your will is correctly done enabling a hassle free time for your family members given the circumstances, at least giving them one less thing to be concerned with.

FAQs

It is advisable to do so, particularly as it wont invalidate you UK will, but simply reinforce it and protect your belongings/assets in Spain safeguarding them. It will speed up the process for your love ones so they main with the six months period and will reduce the taxes they will pay.

No you do not have to, because a will should included all your belongings worldwide, however it is strongly advisable to do so, as it will make the process a lot easier for your love ones at a later date, and it will not make your other will invalid.

When ever the day should come it will make it a much smoother for your love ones to deal and make the change over in Spain, as well is keeping with in the 6 month allowed period to complete. It might also easy some taxes which they will be responsible to pay.

Unfortunately not the case in Spain. Unlike in the UK where there is a marriage exception, in Spain your partner would simple be taxed and treated for the part that you owned, which is usually 50%, in which they would have to pay inheritance tax.

No, the original will is in Spanish, but we offer you a double language will in order to be 100% sure of the content of your will.