Is a Spanish Will Valid in the UK? Cross-Border Estate Planning Explained
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The worry for anyone with a Spanish will and UK assets is whether it works back home — a Spanish will can be valid in the UK, but only if it is drafted and coordinated so it does not clash with, or accidentally revoke, your UK will. Last updated: March…
Forced Heirship in Spain: How It Works and How Foreign Nationals Can Protect Their Estate
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Fast Answer: Spanish law reserves two-thirds of a deceased person’s estate for their children (the legítima). This forced heirship rule applies by default unless you make a will with a valid choice of law under EU Regulation 650/2012, selecting a system that permits full testamentary freedom. What Is Forced Heirship?…
Spanish Wills: Requirements, Types, and Why Every Foreign Property Owner Needs One
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Fast Answer: Any foreigner owning property or assets in Spain should make a Spanish will. At CostaLuz Lawyers, a single will is capped at €1,500 + VAT; couples pay €900 + VAT per person. This modest one-off cost dramatically simplifies probate for your heirs. Without one, settling your Spanish estate…
10 Key Questions About Avoiding Spanish Inheritance Law Using Brussels IV
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The question that catches families out is whether they can keep their home-country freedom to leave assets as they wish — in Spain you can, but only by electing your national law under Brussels IV in a valid will. If you live in Spain, your estate is likely to fall…
How Americans with a Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) Can Buy Luxury Property in Spain | 2026 Complete Guide
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Spain is more attractive than ever for Americans seeking a better quality of life. With the Investor Visa program for property investment officially discontinued, the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) has become the easiest and most realistic path for those looking to relocate — including those interested in buying luxury property. ⚠️…
Living in Spain? How European Law Affects Your Succession Planning
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If you’re living in Spain, whether as a retiree or as a foreign national with assets here, understanding how succession law works is crucial. In Spain, inheritance laws are influenced by both national and European regulations, which can make the process a bit tricky, especially when it comes to cross-border…
Living Between Two Worlds: British, American or Canadian — and Building a Life in Spain?
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If you’re an expat in Spain with family, financial or legal ties to the UK, the US, or Canada, you’re not alone — and you’re also in a legal grey area more often than you think. You might already be asking: Can my UK or US prenuptial agreement be enforced…
Expert Legal Services for International Succession Cases: Spanish Inheritance Law and Affidavits
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At Costaluz Lawyers, we understand the complexities of international succession and inheritance cases. If you are navigating an inheritance issue that involves Spanish assets or requires the validation of Spanish law, our team of expert lawyers is here to provide you with clear, professional support. One of the essential services…
Case Study: Navigating Intestate Inheritance for a Dual National Resident in Spain
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Background Tell us what you are facingEmail marialuisa@costaluzlawyers.es with a short description of your situation. We reply with the next step and who in the firm handles it. If your question turns on your own documents or figures, reviewing them is a separate, scoped service that we explain before any…
Case Study: Coordinating a Spanish Will with an English Will
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Fast answer A Spanish notarial will can be coordinated with an English will to cover assets in Spain while keeping the wider estate plan governed by English law.In this case, the client used EU Regulation 650/2012 to elect English law for succession of Spanish assets, reducing conflict risk and improving…