Do you need a Grant of Probate in England or Wales? Did a relative die without leaving an English Will?

Grants of Probate and letters of administration are issued by the Probate Registry of England and Wales. It is often necessary for people living in Spain to apply for a Grant from the Probate Registry of England and Wales.This could be because the deceased died without a Spanish Will but had assets in Spain. In […]
What to do if you suffer a bereavement in Spain – Wills, Probate and Inheritance in Spain
Many British ex-patriots move to Spain later in life to enjoy their retirement in a warmer climate. An unfortunate consequence of this is that when they eventually pass away, the next of kin, whether here in Spain or back in the UK are confronted with dealing with the funeral arrangements and the inheritance matters. This […]
Holiday Home Owners Automatically Debited Taxes & Fines – The Spanish Tax Office is now issuing private bank embargoes for failure to pay non-resident taxes
With Spain’s desire to improve its public accounts deficit, the tax collecting infrastructure has been significantly improved, enabling the tax office to recoup back taxes faster and more efficiently than ever before. This now commonly includes automatic debiting of owed taxes and late payment fines direct from non-resident bank accounts in Spain. As a holiday […]
Do I Need A Spanish Will?
The simple answer to this question is that if you are a foreigner living in Spain and you have Spanish assets ranging from a property, to a bank account or car then you do need a Spanish will. WHY? Because having a Spanish will prepared makes dealing with the deceased person’s estate simpler, quicker and […]
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