When a person dies either in Spain or outside the national territory, all their assets and possessions must be transferred to their heirs.
It is not mandatory to have a Spanish will, but it is highly recommended, and this is because if you do not have a Spanish will, your heirs will have to address the case to the authorities of their country and it will be a long process because the judge will have to determine the law. which applies to the disposition of real estate such as your house, and that the law is the law of the country where the property is located, so Spanish law will apply for the house in Spain even though the process is out in another country.
Even if you have a foreign will, We recommend that you have a Spanish will, as it is an expensive and slow process to get your foreign will recognized in Spain..
Making a will in Spain can save you a multitude of problems and is the easiest and cheapest way to assign your possessions.
On the other hand, if you are a foreigner and reside in our country and you are affected by an inheritance with assets that reside in Spain, you must know in detail the regulations applicable to inheritance and specifically, to housing, and what is the procedure to follow. For this reason, our office offers comprehensive advice on any question related to succession and inheritance to all citizens residing in our country.
Our law firm in Murcia Capital will draft the document according to your explicit instructions and will help you resolve your will before a Notary. Come visit us, the first legal advice is free.
