Spanish Wills and Inheritance
Inheritance matters involving assets in Spain can raise complex legal questions, particularly when the beneficiaries live in another country.
Solicitor in Spain provides legal advice to international clients, especially those based in the United Kingdom, who require assistance with inheritance matters involving Spanish assets.
These matters often involve both Spanish law and cross-border considerations, and obtaining legal guidance can help clarify the legal procedures involved.
Consultations are available in English or Spanish and can be conducted remotely by video call, telephone, or email.
Spanish Wills
If you own property or other assets in Spain, it may be advisable to consider making a Spanish will.
A Spanish will can help simplify inheritance procedures and ensure that your wishes are clearly documented under Spanish law.
We provide legal guidance on matters such as:
- whether a Spanish will may be appropriate in your circumstances
- the legal requirements for making a will in Spain
- how Spanish inheritance rules may affect your estate
- coordination between Spanish and foreign wills
Every situation is different, and the appropriate approach will depend on your individual circumstances.
Inheritance Matters in Spain
When a person who owns assets in Spain passes away, certain legal procedures may need to be completed in order to deal with the estate.
These procedures may include matters such as:
- understanding the legal process involved in Spanish inheritance
- reviewing documentation relating to the estate
- identifying the legal heirs
- addressing legal issues relating to property or other assets in Spain
Inheritance procedures can be particularly challenging when heirs live abroad, and legal advice may help clarify the steps involved.
Cross-Border Inheritance Issues
Inheritance matters involving Spain often have an international dimension, especially when the deceased or the beneficiaries live outside Spain.
Issues may arise concerning:
- the interaction between Spanish law and the law of another country
- the treatment of property located in Spain
- the applicable inheritance procedures
We can provide guidance to help clients understand how Spanish law may apply in these situations.
Advice for UK Clients with Assets in Spain
Many of our clients are UK residents who own property or other assets in Spain, or who are dealing with inheritance matters involving Spanish property.
When inheritance issues arise across different jurisdictions, obtaining legal advice can help ensure that the relevant procedures are understood and followed correctly.
Our services are designed to assist clients who need guidance on Spanish inheritance matters while living abroad.
Consultation
If you would like to discuss an inheritance matter involving Spain, you can request an initial consultation.
An initial consultation (30 minutes) costs £50, during which we will review your situation and provide preliminary legal guidance.
If you decide to instruct us following the consultation, the consultation fee will be deducted from the total fee for the services agreed, where applicable.
Please note that legal advice can only be provided as part of a formal consultation.
Request a Consultation
If you require legal advice regarding a will or inheritance matter in Spain, please contact us through the website.
We will review your enquiry and explain the possible next steps.