Making a Will

The testament is a reflection of the will and desire to share goods with family and friends. According to various studies, only 15% of Spaniards leave the will before dying. This has as a consequence that on several occasions the State keeps part of the patrimony in case of not having relatives in the fourth degree.

The biggest advantage of making a will is to decide how to manage an estate. It is the guarantee that any desire (such as donating something specific to someone) will be met by establishing a guardian, for example, if there are minor descendants or with disabilities to administer their part.

Making a will is the most economical way to leave the heirs organized as you avoid paying for the testamentary proceeding.

In short, a will will avoid all the problems that can arise in a family due to inheritance. In case of not doing so, unnecessary difficulties may arise and it would be the Law that would end up deciding how to distribute the patrimony.

To ensure its validity, and that can be met based on the established norm, it is always advisable to obtain advice from a lawyer specialized in wills. With the advice of a professional in Law, given the variety of existing forms of testament it is clear which model is more convenient depending on the case. It is highly recommended to review it from time to time to keep it updated if you have this process already done before.

Who can make a testament ? The ability to test in Spain is for anyone over 14 years and who is not legally disabled.

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