Spanish Wills & Testament Services - Protect Your Assets
Creating a Spanish will is essential for anyone owning property or assets in Spain, ensuring your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected. At Roper Lawyers, we are specialist Spanish will and testament lawyers with over 14 years of experience helping British and Irish clients secure their Spanish assets through proper estate planning. Our English-speaking team provides expert guidance on Spanish succession law, international will coordination, and comprehensive estate planning to protect your family's future.
We pride ourselves in providing the best service
Louis Farrell
Michelle Holton
Karen Wright
Anne Steele
Billy Murray
Gerard Kierans
Philippa Mclean
William Henderson
Yvonne Blackburn
Kristy Brown
Why You Need a Spanish Will
Spanish succession law differs significantly from UK law, and without a Spanish will, your Spanish assets may not be distributed according to your wishes. Spanish forced heirship rules can override your UK will for Spanish assets, potentially leaving your spouse or chosen beneficiaries with less than intended. A properly drafted Spanish will ensures your Spanish property and assets are distributed according to your wishes while complying with Spanish law.
Having a Spanish will also significantly speeds up the inheritance process, reducing bureaucracy, legal costs, and stress for your beneficiaries. Without a Spanish will, your family may face lengthy and expensive probate proceedings in Spain, potentially taking years to resolve. Our expert will services ensure your Spanish assets are protected and your family's inheritance process is as smooth as possible.
Our Spanish Will Services
Spanish Will Drafting
Expert drafting of Spanish wills that comply with Spanish succession law while maximizing protection for your chosen beneficiaries.
International Will Coordination
Coordination between your Spanish and UK wills to ensure consistency and avoid conflicts in asset distribution across jurisdictions.
Succession Law Advice
Expert guidance on Spanish succession law, forced heirship rules, and strategies to protect your spouse and chosen beneficiaries.
Will Registration
Professional registration of your Spanish will with the Spanish Central Will Registry to ensure it can be easily located when needed.
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning including tax optimization, trust structures, and strategies to minimize inheritance tax for your beneficiaries.
Will Updates & Reviews
Regular review and updating of your Spanish will to reflect changes in circumstances, law, or family situations.
Understanding Spanish Succession Law
Forced Heirship Rules
Spanish law includes forced heirship provisions that reserve a portion of your estate for certain family members. We help you understand these rules and plan accordingly to protect your spouse and chosen beneficiaries.
Legitimate Portion
Two-thirds of your Spanish estate must go to your children or descendants under Spanish law. We advise on strategies to maximize the portion available to your spouse or other beneficiaries.
Spousal Protection
Spanish succession law can leave surviving spouses with less inheritance than expected. We provide strategies to ensure your spouse is adequately protected within Spanish legal requirements.
International Coordination
We ensure your Spanish will coordinates properly with your UK will and other international assets to create a comprehensive estate plan that works across jurisdictions.
The Spanish Will Process
1. Initial Consultation
We discuss your assets, family situation, and wishes to understand your estate planning needs and objectives.
2. Legal Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of Spanish succession law implications for your specific situation and coordination with existing UK wills.
3. Will Drafting
Expert drafting of your Spanish will to comply with Spanish law while maximizing protection for your chosen beneficiaries.
4. Notary Execution
Arrangement and attendance at Spanish notary for proper execution and witnessing of your Spanish will.
5. Registration
Registration of your will with the Spanish Central Will Registry to ensure it can be easily located when needed.
6. Ongoing Support
Regular reviews and updates to ensure your will remains current and effective as circumstances change.
Contact Our Spanish Will Experts
Protect your Spanish assets and your family's future with a properly drafted Spanish will. Our expert lawyers are here to guide you through the process and ensure your wishes are protected. Contact us today for a consultation and secure your peace of mind.
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