LEGALICE A WILL IN SPAIN
If you own assets in Spain, a Spanish will simplifies the process for your beneficiaries.
Creating a Spanish will is simple and straightforward, giving you peace of mind that everything is in place.
Should you make a Spanish will?
The answer if Yes.
If you own assets in Spain, a Spanish will simplifies the process for your beneficiaries.
Having a Spanish will streamline the process, ensuring that your assets go exactly where you want them to as soon as possible.
Also, a Spanish will makes the process quicker and cheaper for your relatives (beneficiaries).
It is important to highlight that a Spanish will is compatible with your UK will. Both wills can coexist without conflict.
Is a UK will valid in Spain?
A UK will is legally valid in Spain, but it will require several formalities:
- The UK will needs to be translated with a sworn translation.
- The UK will requires an Apostille for the Hague Convention. The Apostille is required to confirm the authenticity of the will.
Although the UK will is completely valid in Spain, the recognition and execution of the UK will in Spain may be complicated. We recommend you to grant a Spanish will to simply the process.
Do you need to travel to Spain to make a Spanish will?
The answer is NO.
The process can be completed in UK. It can be done by:
- Sign the will at the Spanish Consulate
- Sign the will in front of a Public Notary
- This second option requires:
- 2 witnesses
- The Apostille of the will
- This second option requires:
REUTERS SOLICITORS will provide you guidance through the whole process in UK, ensuring that all issues are taken care without you needing to leave the UK.
How can I make a will in Spain?
REUTERS SOLICITORS is specialised in dealing with wills. Whether you need assistance with applying English law to your Spanish assets or guidance through the signing and legalisation process in the UK or Spain.
REUTERS SOLICITORS will handle with the whole process.
You can download our form through this link:
Do not hesitate to contact REUTERS SOLICITORS for free information:
RELATED ARTICLES
