When you die in Spain, it is not just about what will happen – it's also about what won't
Paul Blackmoore, Practice Principal at Thy Will Be Done, explains why proper estate planning is about more than just saving money upfront
I often read on forums that a Will in Spain can be organised directly through a notary, effectively cutting out the "middle man" and saving €40 or so on average against our own fees. This is 100% true – if you are simply looking to save money upfront, going directly to a notary will always be cheaper than using ourselves to produce your legal documents and then paying a notary for their services afterwards.
However, let's take a minute to remember why you are organising a Will for your Spanish estate in the first place. It is to guarantee that your wishes are adhered to and to ensure that your beneficiaries have as little hassle, expense and cost as possible once you have died.
Clients of Thy Will Be Done are ASSURED of the following:
- Their beneficiaries will not need to travel to Spain to arrange an NIE number – our UK office can easily organise this directly with them and the Spanish Consulate.
- Their beneficiaries will not have to seek out an English-speaking Abogado (solicitor) in Spain and pay for that Abogado to have Power of Attorney to act for them. If we are nominated as executors within a Spanish Will, we will immediately liaise directly with the UK beneficiaries in English and the Spanish authorities in Spanish.
- Their beneficiaries will not have to pay an unknown amount for Spanish probate to be conducted, as our probate fees are guaranteed in advance at just 1.75% + IVA of the estate value as standard, or even lower at only 1.16% + IVA if the client has Priority Client Cover in place (just €4.99 per month with no minimum contract).
Their beneficiaries will not have to deal with two legal entities – one for the Spanish estate and one for the UK estate – as we take care of probate in both jurisdictions seamlessly at the same time.
So, when considering if it's worth cutting out the middleman, you should perhaps consider just one question:
What would your beneficiaries think?
Call us Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm (except red days), on 865 756 058, and a convenient time can be arranged for us to talk through your options, either over the phone or (for those clients who are close to our Spanish office in Benijófar) a face-to-face meeting can be arranged.
Our advice is always FREE – you only pay if you engage us to produce your legal documents.
Thy Will Be Done – so your beneficiaries WON'T!
Address
Benisol II, Federico Garcia Lorca 92, 03178, Benijofar, Rojales, AlicanteTel: 0034 865 756 058 (Spain)
Mobile: 0800 668 11 64 (UK)
Mobile: 0800 668 11 64 (UK)
Helping British expats protect their assets in the UK and Spain
If you're looking for expert, affordable legal and financial guidance for planning your future and protecting your assets both in the UK and Spain, Thy Will Be Done offers a full range of estate planning and advisory services you can rely on.Specialising in legal wills, powers of attorney, probate and financial planning, this trusted firm supports British residents and expats through some of the most important decisions of their lives. Whether you're preparing a will, setting up a trust or need support navigating inheritance tax or equity release, their friendly and highly qualified team is here to help.
Services include:
- UK and Spanish wills, including low-cost wills for parents with children under 18
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Property Trusts
- Probate services with low fees
- Pre-paid funeral plans in Spain with interest-free monthly payments
- Estate planning and inheritance advice
- Life insurance, pensions, investments, mortgages and equity release
Thy Will Be Done works in partnership with trusted legal and financial experts, including SRA-regulated solicitors in the UK and Spanish advisors fluent in English. Their team includes Director Paul Blackmoore, English-speaking Spanish solicitor Gabriel Padilla and financial advisor Chris Shaw.
Based in Spain and the UK, they also give back to the local community, donating €10 to charity for every new client in Spain.
“We truly believe that where there’s a Will – there’s a Way.”
Contact details
- Telephone: 0800 668 11 64 (UK) / 0034 865 756 058 (Spain)
- Email: info@thywill.es
- Website: www.thywill.es
