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InheritanceMay 6, 2026 · 6 min read

Do I need a Spanish will? Cross-border inheritance, explained

A Spanish will saves your family time, cost and translations. When it makes sense and how it fits with your home-country will.

If you own assets in Spain, a Spanish will executed before a notary greatly speeds up probate and avoids costly legalisations and translations for your heirs.

Applicable law

The EU Succession Regulation allows, in many cases, choosing the law of your nationality. It is worth stating this precisely so your wishes are respected.

  • We coordinate your Spanish will with your home-country will so they don’t conflict.
  • We calculate inheritance tax by relationship and autonomous region.
  • We accompany the heirs through the whole process.
A Spanish will saves your family time and complication. And when the moment comes, we are by their side.
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