What are they?

Wills are documents in which a person establishes how they wish their assets and rights to be distributed after their death.

In addition, they can contain personal provisions intended, for example, to protect minor children or the spouse.

In Spain, according to applicable law, there are inheritance restrictions that limit the testator's freedom; the most relevant, though not the only ones, are in favor of the testator's descendants.

The law that determines the existence of these restrictions is that which corresponds to the testator's nationality or civil domicile at the time of their death. If you do not have Spanish nationality, it is important to make a will if you own assets in Spain.

Finally, remember that wills during a declared epidemic, while the mandatory confinement is in effect, can be requested via videoconference.

Required Documentation

• National Identity Document (DNI) or other identification document.

• Personal information, for example: marital status, place and date of birth, names of parents and whether they are living or deceased, name of spouse (if applicable), and information about the heirs.

• If the will involves the distribution of assets, the corresponding property titles must also be submitted for proper identification in the will.

In what situations can this service be used?

• To plan the distribution of assets.

• To name heirs.

• To appoint executors.

• To make special provisions.