Why You Should Make a Spanish Will When Buying Property in Lanzarote?
Buying a property in Spain is an exciting step, especially when it is a home to enjoy for many years. However, one important legal matter is often overlooked by foreign buyers: making a Spanish will.
Although you may already have a will in your home country, having a separate Spanish will for your property in Spain can make a huge difference for your family in the future.
Yes, your foreign will be valid — but it is less practical.
In most cases, when the time comes to transfer the property to your heirs, the process can become slow, complicated and expensive.
If there is no Spanish will, Spanish authorities usually require a large amount of foreign documentation, such as:
– The original foreign will
– Probate or inheritance court documents (for example, a Grant of Probate in the UK)
– Official confirmation of heirs and executors
All these documents must be translated into Spanish by a sworn translator and apostilled before they can be used in Spain. This often causes long delays and unexpected costs for families.
A Spanish will makes everything easier
By signing a Spanish will before a notary, dealing only with your assets in Spain:
– The inheritance process becomes much quicker and simpler
– Your heirs avoid unnecessary paperwork and delays
– The change of ownership at the Public Notary is handled smoothly
A simple step that brings peace of mind.
Making a Spanish will is straightforward and affordable, especially when compared to the problems it can prevent later on. It gives you peace of mind and makes things far easier for your loved ones at a difficult time.
We regularly assist foreign clients in Lanzarote with Spanish wills, property purchases and all legal matters related to owning a home in Spain. Our aim is to make the process clear, secure and stress-free from start to finish.
If you own property in Spain, or are about to buy, we strongly recommend putting a Spanish will in place.
