What does it consist of?

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

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

In Spain, according to applicable legislation, there are forced heirship 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 applicable to the testator (nationality or civil residence) at the time of death. If the testator does not have Spanish nationality, it is especially important to make a will if assets are owned in Spain.

Lastly, it should be noted that wills executed during a declared epidemic, while confinement measures are in force, may be requested via videoconference.

Required Documentation

• National Identification Document (DNI) or identity document.

• Personal details, for example: marital status, place and date of birth, parents’ names and whether they are alive or deceased, spouse’s name if applicable, and details of heirs.

• If the will involves the distribution of assets, the corresponding title deeds must also be presented for proper identification in the will.

In what situations can this service be used?

• Planning the distribution of assets.

• Appointing heirs.

• Designating executors.

• Making special provisions.