Make a will in Spain: the simplest thing you can do to protect everything you own here

If you own property in Spain and you don't have a Spanish will, your heirs will face a process that is longer, more expensive and more stressful than it needs to be. Not because the law is cruel but because without a Spanish will, nothing is simple.

A Spanish will is one of the most straightforward legal steps you can take as a foreign property owner in Spain. It takes very little time, costs very little and can save your family months of legal work and thousands of euros when the time comes.

At Sol-4 Gestión, we prepare Spanish wills for foreign property owners on the Costa Blanca. We explain everything in English, we guide you through the process and we make sure your wishes are correctly recorded under Spanish law.

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Why you need a Spanish will even if you already have one at home

This is the question we hear most often: "I already have a will in the UK, do I really need a Spanish one?"

The answer is yes. Here's why:

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Why It Matters

Without a Spanish will

  • A will from your home country does not automatically apply to your Spanish assets in the most efficient way. Your heirs will need to have it translated, apostilled and officially recognised in Spain — a process that adds months and significant cost.
  • Without a Spanish will, the inheritance process in Spain takes much longer — typically between 12 and 24 months instead of 3 to 6 months. Every additional month means more legal fees and more stress for your family.
  • A Spanish will can specify which national law applies to your estate under EU Regulation 650/2012, giving you control over how your assets are distributed.
  • Your heirs may not know where to start. A Spanish will registered in the Registry of Last Wills means there is one clear, official document that tells everyone exactly what to do.

The cost of making a Spanish will is a fraction of what your heirs will pay in legal fees if you don't have one.

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What Happens Without One

What happens if you die in Spain without a will

If you own property in Spain and you die without a Spanish will, your estate goes through a process called intestate succession. This means:

  • Spanish courts determine who the legal heirs are, based on Spanish intestacy rules — which may not match your wishes
  • Your heirs must obtain additional documentation to prove their status as legal heirs, including an heir declaration that requires a notary and can take several months
  • The property cannot be sold, transferred or rented in the meantime
  • Legal fees are significantly higher than if a Spanish will had been in place
  • If there is any disagreement among heirs, the process can become a lengthy legal dispute

None of this has to happen. A Spanish will made today prevents all of it.

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How the process works

01

Initial consultation

We meet — in person or remotely — to understand your situation: what assets you have in Spain, who you want to leave them to and whether there are any specific circumstances we need to take into account. The consultation is in English throughout.

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02

Drafting the will

We draft the will in Spanish, with a full translation so you understand every clause. We review it together and make any adjustments before anything is signed. You will never sign a document you don't fully understand.

03

Signature at the notary

You sign the will before a Spanish notary. We accompany you and handle all communication with the notary on your behalf. The appointment is short — typically under an hour. If you cannot be in Spain, contact us to discuss what is possible in your situation.

04

Registration

Once signed, the will is automatically registered in the Spanish Registry of Last Wills (Registro de Últimas Voluntades). This means that when the time comes, your heirs can immediately confirm the existence and location of your will with a single official request — no searching, no uncertainty.

What's included in our service

Initial consultation in English to understand your wishes and situation

Everything explained clearly before anything is drafted.

Full drafting of the Spanish will with English translation

You understand every clause before you sign anything.

Review and revision until you are completely satisfied

Adjustments made before anything is signed.

Accompanying you to the notary appointment

We handle all communication with the notary on your behalf.

Registration in the Spanish Registry of Last Wills

Your will officially recorded and immediately traceable by your heirs.

Guidance on which national law to apply to your estate (EU Regulation 650/2012)

Greater control over how your assets are handled.

Coordination with your existing will in your home country if needed

Both wills working together correctly.

The best time to make a Spanish will is when you buy. The second best time is now.

We always recommend making a Spanish will at the same time as completing a property purchase. It's the moment when everything is being put in order — and it takes very little additional time.

If you already own property in Spain and you don't have a Spanish will, now is the right time. Not when something happens. Not when your heirs are dealing with it under pressure. Now, when it is simple, quick and inexpensive.

Already dealing with an inheritance in Spain? If someone close to you has already passed away and left assets in Spain, we can help you manage the inheritance process — including tax, property transfer and all the legal steps involved.

We respond within 24 hours

Tell us your situation and we'll tell you exactly what you need.

We work entirely in English

No language barrier, no confusion about what you're signing.

We stay with you through the entire process

From the first conversation to the registered will.

Frequently asked questions about making a will in Spain

Everything you need to know before you start.

Tell us your case

We'll read it, we'll come back to you within 24 hours, and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right people to help. No pressure, no commitment.

Email Us info@sol-4gestion.com
Call Us +34 966 71 51 81
Visit Us C/ ANETO 1, Local 3 - BOX 52
Benimar I, Benijófar, Spain

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