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

Yes. A UK will can be recognised in Spain, but the process for your heirs is significantly longer and more expensive. A Spanish will that covers your Spanish assets specifically saves your heirs time, money and legal complications. The two wills can coexist — one covering UK assets, one covering Spanish assets.

Your estate goes through intestate succession under Spanish law. This is a longer and more expensive process than inheritance with a will, and the outcome may not reflect your wishes. Your heirs will need to obtain a formal heir declaration from a Spanish notary, which can take several months before any other steps can be taken.

The cost of making a Spanish will is relatively low — significantly less than the additional legal fees your heirs would face without one. We will give you a clear fee estimate at the start of the process, with no surprises.

From the initial consultation to the signed and registered will, the process typically takes between one and two weeks. The notary appointment itself is usually under an hour.

In most cases, signing the will requires a personal appearance before a Spanish notary. However, if you genuinely cannot travel to Spain, we can advise on the available alternatives depending on your specific situation. Contact us to discuss your case.

Yes. A Spanish will is a valid legal document recognised across the European Union under EU Regulation 650/2012 on succession. It can also specify which national law applies to your estate, giving you greater control over how your assets are handled.

This is a question we hear regularly. In Spain, a donation is treated as a sale for tax purposes, which means the donor pays capital gains tax on any increase in value, as if they had sold the property. In most cases, leaving the property through a will is significantly more tax-efficient. We calculate both options so you can make an informed decision.