If you are a legal owner of a property in Spain, we strongly recommend that you make a Spanish Will. It is essential to make things easier, quicker, and cheaper for your relatives when you have passed away, giving you peace of mind.
It is also the legal way to ensure that, when you die, there is an official record of your intentions duly registered at the Notary office. You can dispose of your assets as you wish and give gifts to your family and special friends. You can also avoid the process of the Intestacy rules, which could distribute property to people who you would not want to benefit.
On the other hand, a Spanish Will is also a convenient tax planning tool which can be used to minimise any Inheritance Taxes to be paid in the future by your beneficiaries, and the best way to make requests for funeral arrangements.
At Nerja Solicitors, we understand that many people do not want to think about what will happen to their money and possessions after they die, but it is an important issue to resolve. By using one of our experienced solicitors, you get clear legal advice on how to draft your Spanish Will to ensure that you have planned everything properly. You will also ensure that the terms of your Spanish Will do not cause future family disagreements, problems, disputes, or distress to your beneficiaries.
Please also remember that your circumstances may change over time, so you need to make sure that your Will is always up to date. Even if you already have a Spanish Will, you may wish or need to change it. For example, if you get married, marry again, or decide to appoint new beneficiaries, etc. you would need to make another Will which will automatically invalidate and revoke the old one.