Coordinating a Spanish Will with a Foreign Will — Cross-Border Guide for Expat Residents (2026)
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How to coordinate a Spanish will with a foreign will under Brussels IV: the accidental revocation risk, the Article 22 professio juris election, nationality-specific considerations for UK, US, Canadian, EU, Middle Eastern, South African, and Hong Kong residents.
Otorgar un Poder Notarial desde el Extranjero: Consulado Espanol 2026
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Un Poder Notarial otorgado desde el extranjero es uno de los instrumentos más útiles para extranjeros con intereses españoles — permite a un abogado español o persona de confianza actuar en tu nombre sin que tengas que volar a España para cada firma notarial. La vía es el consulado español…
Granting a Power of Attorney from Abroad: Spanish Consulate 2026
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A Power of Attorney granted from abroad is one of the most useful instruments for foreigners with Spanish interests — it lets a Spanish-based lawyer or trusted person act on your behalf without you needing to fly to Spain for every notary signature. The route is the Spanish consulate in…
Sucesion Intestada en Espana 2026: Sin Testamento
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Cuando un residente español fallece sin testamento válido, la herencia entra en sucesión intestada — proceso que exige una Declaración de Herederos Abintestato antes de que ningún bien pueda transmitirse. La vía intestada es materialmente más lenta, más cara y más conflictiva que la testada. Esta guía explica que pasa,…
Probate in Spain Without a Will 2026: Intestate Succession
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When a Spanish resident dies without a valid will, the estate enters intestate succession — a process that requires a Declaration of Intestate Heirs (Declaracion de Herederos Abintestato) before any asset can pass. The intestate path is materially slower, more expensive, and more dispute-prone than testate succession. This guide explains…
Testamento Espanol vs Testamento Britanico 2026: Cual se Aplica
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Si posees activos en España y tienes un testamento británico, te enfrentas a una pregunta estructural que afecta al impuesto de sucesiones, plazos de adjudicación y disputas familiares: hacer testamento español separado, confiar solo en el británico, o tener ambos? La sucesión española sigue dos caminos distintos según el causante…
Spanish Will vs UK Will 2026: Which Applies to Your Estate
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If you own assets in Spain and hold a UK will, you face a structural question that touches inheritance tax, probate timeline, and family disputes: should you make a separate Spanish will, rely on the UK will alone, or hold both? Spanish succession follows two distinct paths depending on whether…
Can a Foreign Lasting or Durable Power of Attorney Be Used in Spain?
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Why having a Spanish Power of Attorney is often the safer option Many international families assume that if they already have a Lasting Power of Attorney from the UK, or a Durable Power of Attorney from another country, that document will automatically work in Spain. In other countries, a Spanish…
Beckham Law Spain — Complete Guide to the Special Tax Regime 2026
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Quick Answer The Beckham Law (Article 93 LIRPF) lets qualifying newcomers to Spain pay a flat 24% income tax on Spanish-sourced employment income instead of progressive rates up to 47%. It lasts for 6 tax years, can save tens of thousands of euros annually, and since Law 28/2022 (the Startups…
Brussels IV Regulation — Choosing Which Country’s Law Applies to Your Estate
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The planning lever most expats miss in Spain is Brussels IV — without an explicit choice-of-law election, Spanish forced-heirship decides who inherits, not you, however your home-country will is written. Quick Answer EU Regulation 650/2012 (Brussels IV) determines which country’s succession law applies when someone dies with cross-border assets or…
Intestate Succession in Spain — What Happens Without a Will
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Quick Answer If someone dies in Spain without a valid will, Spanish intestacy rules determine who inherits. The estate passes in a strict legal order: descendants first, then ascendants, then the surviving spouse, then collateral relatives, and finally the Spanish State. A notarial Declaration of Heirs (Acta de Notoriedad) is…
Ireland-Spain Double Tax Treaty — What Irish Expats Need to Know
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The costly assumption Irish expats make is that Irish-source income stays taxable only in Ireland — once you’re Spanish resident, Spain usually becomes the primary taxing state. Ireland Spain Double Tax Treaty Tell us what you are facingEmail marialuisa@costaluzlawyers.es with a short description of your situation. We reply with the…
Tax Planning for Filipino Expats in Spain — 2026 Guide
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Quick Answer Filipino expats in Spain must file Spanish tax returns on worldwide income once they become tax residents (183+ days per year in Spain). The Beckham Law may reduce your tax rate to a flat 24% on Spanish-sourced income for the first 6 years. Spain and the Philippines have…
Irish Pension in Spain — Tax Implications & Planning Guide 2026
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The planning gap for Irish retirees in Spain is focusing on the lifestyle and overlooking that, past 183 days, Spain taxes your worldwide income — including your Irish pension. Retiring to Spain from Ireland Tell us what you are facingEmail marialuisa@costaluzlawyers.es with a short description of your situation. We reply…
Protecting Your Wealth in Europe — International Asset Planning for Gulf Families
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Quick Answer Diversifying assets into European property and investments provides geographic stability, EUR-denominated holdings, and access to the EU legal framework. Gulf families should consider Spanish wills, corporate holding structures (SL), wealth tax planning by region, and professional estate planning to protect multi-jurisdictional wealth. Important: Spanish succession follows two distinct…
US-Spain Tax Obligations — What Every American in Spain Must Know (2026)
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Quick Answer: The US taxes its citizens on worldwide income regardless of where they live. If you are an American living in or owning property in Spain, you must file both US federal taxes and Spanish taxes. Key forms include FBAR (foreign accounts over $10,000), FATCA Form 8938 (foreign assets…
Spain vs UK Tax Rates: A Complete Comparison for Expats
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The surprise for Britons in Spain is that most pay more tax overall — Spain adds a wealth tax the UK doesn’t have, and Brexit removed several reliefs that used to soften the move. Spain UK Tax Treaty Tell us what you are facingEmail marialuisa@costaluzlawyers.es with a short description of…
Germany-Spain Double Taxation Treaty — Tax Guide for German Expats
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The Germany-Spain Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen (DBA) The Abkommen zwischen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und dem Spanischen Staat zur Vermeidung der Doppelbesteuerung — the Germany-Spain double taxation agreement (DBA) — has been in force since 1968, with amendments through subsequent protocols. For the thousands of German nationals living, working, or retiring in Spain, this…
Canada-Spain Tax Treaty — How Your Canadian Income Is Taxed in Spain
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The risk for Canadians in Spain is being taxed twice on the same CPP, OAS or RRSP income — the treaty prevents it, but only if you claim it correctly with the right residency proof. Quick Answer: The Canada-Spain treaty stops your CPP, OAS or RRSP income being taxed twice,…
France-Spain Double Taxation Treaty — Guide for French Expats in Spain
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Understanding the France-Spain Double Taxation Treaty The Convention entre la France et l’Espagne en vue d’éviter les doubles impositions — signed in 1995 and updated through subsequent protocols — governs how income and assets are taxed when you have connections to both countries. For the growing number of French nationals…
Ireland–Spain Double Tax Treaty — What Irish Expats Need to Know
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Understanding the Ireland–Spain Double Tax Treaty 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…
UK Pension Tax Calculator for Spain — How Much Will You Pay? (2026)
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The mistake UK pensioners make moving to Spain is assuming HMRC keeps taxing their pension — once you’re Spanish tax resident, your State Pension is taxable here, not in the UK. Quick Answer: Once you are Spanish tax resident, your UK State Pension is taxable in Spain rather than the…
UK vs Spain Tax Comparison 2026 — Income, Capital Gains, Inheritance & Property
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The planning error British families make is assuming a UK will controls Spanish assets cleanly — without cross-border succession planning, the same estate can face tax exposure in both countries. Quick Answer: Moving between the UK and Spain means two different tax systems, and Spain adds a wealth tax the…
Spanish Inheritance Tax Calculator 2026 — Free Online Estimator
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Spanish Inheritance Tax Calculator Important: Spanish succession follows two distinct paths depending on whether the deceased left a valid will (testate) or not (intestate). The intestate path requires a Declaration of Intestate Heirs (Declaración de Herederos Abintestato) — a step not needed when a will exists. Learn more about the…
Beckham Law Spain 2026 — Tax Benefits, Requirements & How to Apply
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What Is the Beckham Law in Spain? The Beckham Law — officially the Special Tax Regime for Inbound Workers (Régimen Especial de Trabajadores Desplazados, Article 93 of the Spanish Personal Income Tax Law) — allows qualifying individuals relocating to Spain to pay a flat 24% income tax on Spanish-sourced income…
US-Spain Tax Treaty Explained — Pensions, Capital Gains & Dividends
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The wellbeing risk for Americans in Spain is being taxed twice on the same income — the US-Spain treaty prevents it, but only if you read which country has the taxing right on each type of income. Quick Answer: The US-Spain treaty stops the same income being taxed twice, but…
US Expat Tax Guide for Spain — IRS Reporting, FATCA & Double Taxation
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Why US Expats in Spain Face Unique Tax Obligations 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…
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…
International Estate Planning in Spain: A Complete Guide for Expats and Foreign Owners
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Fast Answer: If you own assets in Spain and another country, you need a coordinated estate plan. A Spanish will, correct choice of applicable law under EU Regulation 650/2012, and awareness of forced heirship rules are essential to protect your family. Related: For comprehensive information about cross border will spain,…
Wills in Spain: Complete Guide for Foreigners & Expats
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How to protect your loved ones and your Spanish assets with a clear, tax-efficient will. If you own a home or other assets in Spain, having a clear and well-drafted will is one of the greatest gifts you can leave your family. Many foreigners believe that their “home country” will…
Spanish Wills vs UK and US Wills: Key Differences Every Expat Should Know
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The mistake UK and US owners make in Spain is assuming their home will quietly covers their Spanish property — it doesn’t always. Unless your will elects your national law under Brussels IV, Spanish forced-heirship rules can override your wishes, and your heirs face apostille, sworn translation and a slower…
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. ⚠️…
Understanding Marital Property Regimes for Foreigners in Spain: Law, Practical Solutions, and Common Pitfalls
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What is a Marital Property Regime? 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…
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…
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…