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If someone dies leaving assets in Spain, you may hear the process described as Spanish probate. However, Spain doesn’t have quite the same probate system as the UK. There isn’t a single probate court that issues the equivalent of a Grant of Probate. Instead, several...
You can write your own will in Spain, but there are strict rules around how certain types of Spanish wills must be prepared. For that reason, doing it yourself isn’t always easy. One possibility is a holographic will. This is a will written entirely by hand by the...
Inheritance tax in Spain is managed regionally by the Autonomous Communities. This means that where property or assets are located completely dictates the size of the tax bill. Over recent years, several regions have introduced major tax cuts for close family members,...
The short answer is yes, a legally executed UK will is valid in Spain under international law. However, relying solely on your UK will to deal with Spanish property or bank accounts is a practical nightmare that can cost your beneficiaries significant time and money....
If a family member passes away, leaving a house, bank account, or other assets in Spain, you can manage the entire legal process while remaining in the UK. Spanish inheritance law is administrative rather than court-led, meaning the work revolves around notarised...
Dreaming of a Spanish villa usually means picturing sunshine and a relaxed lifestyle, but moving there brings a climate and landscape very different from those in the UK. While we endure our fair share of rain and localised flooding, Spain faces more severe,...
Managing an estate becomes a completely different beast when the person who passed away left assets scattered across multiple countries. This scenario is what professionals call international probate, and it is notoriously slow and complicated. Because every country...
Chasing a legal career in Spain is an incredibly rewarding path, but the journey is demanding. Because Spain operates under a civil law system rather than a common law framework, the route to qualification looks quite different from that in the UK or the US....
If you have made a will in Spain, it won't just sit in a dusty drawer. Every single Spanish will, regardless of where you live or your nationality, is recorded in the Registry of Last Wills and Testaments (Registro General de Actos de Última Voluntad). Think of this...
Losing a loved one is hard, no matter how close or far away they are. If you have lost someone who lives in Spain, you may be unsure about the procedure following the death and how to get a death certificate. To get a death certificate in Spain, you must contact the...
Documents Needed to Relocate Abroad If you are relocating overseas for work, retirement, or a fresh start, there’s a lot to prepare. You may be relocating entirely or maintaining a home in the United Kingdom. Whatever your situation, one of the most important parts of...
Are you unsure about the requirements for your Spanish visa? This quick guide explains the different types of Spanish visas and what you need to apply. What Types of Visa Are There? Depending on why you are visiting Spain, you can apply for one of the following kinds...
