Thread: Information about Spanish wills in Tenerife and Spain

Wills ... you can't have a free will in Spain because it has to be notarized and registered, but if your wishes are pretty straightforward ... here's what to do:

Sorry, can't remember the name of the place - that's a good start - but there is a Notary in Los Cristianos in the Church Square directly opposite the church. It is on the 2nd floor and the access is between the jewellers and the estate agents.

With me so far?

Go to the office and get a will form. It needs to be fully completed with all your personal details and the details of what you want done with your assets. You can do this in English. Make an appointment to process the will - it normally takes 2 weeks for them to translate the form and prepare the documents.

You go for the appointment and then collect your documentation the following day. The last time that I did this for clients was around September-ish last year, when the charge was 84€

.... A English will does not cover Spain

Actually, this is not correct - although it is a common misperception.

In 99% of cases a UK will is perfectly legal in Spain. The disadvantage is that the procedure to have it validated in Spain is lengthy and costly, so it is easier and cheaper to make a Spanish will.

Originally Posted by djkirstyjay

You NEED a Spanish will if you own property in Spain.

A English will does not cover Spain and if you die without a Spanish one, it can cause all sorts of problems for you loved ones.

HERE is a link to some useful information regarding Wills in Spain.

Please post any info you have regarding recommendations of places to get advice or where to get a will below.

Thank you.

Both my wife and I had our wills drawn up by the notary in San Eugenio at the same time as we completed the purchase of our apartment. they provided a secretary and someone to translate. I think we only paid a total of 30 euro and we had them straight away - once they had been signed by the notary. The office was above the commercial centre (Macredonna, excuse spelling, the one that is currently being reformed) and is situated on the top level at the end nearest to Club Olympus/Garden City. Hope this helps.

We had our wills drawn up at the same office in san eugenio and came out of the office with them assuming that was that , we have however since had a call from the hestoria saying could we call in and collect our wills ? We are going there tomorrow so will find out whats happening.

Originally Posted by HELSBELS

We had our wills drawn up at the same office in san eugenio and came out of the office with them assuming that was that , we have however since had a call from the hestoria saying could we call in and collect our wills ? We are going there tomorrow so will find out whats happening.

I think you will find that the ones you get tomorrow are officially stamped and signed so making them legal documents.