Date Published: 29/12/2025

Why your 2026 New Year's resolutions should begin with your will

Get ahead in 2026 by ticking off the task that protects your family and your wishes, it’s easier than you think

Why your 2026 New Year's resolutions should begin with your will Image: Pexels/Arina Krasnikova

The start of a new year is when many of us promise to get organised. We plan to sort paperwork, make sensible decisions and finally deal with the things we keep putting off. One of the most important, and most overlooked, is making a will.

As we head towards the New Year, Heniam & Associates is reminding people to get their affairs in order and get some peace of mind at the same time.

Contrary to popular belief, a will is not just for later life. It is important at any age, especially if you own property, have savings, run a business or have children. Without a valid will in place, your estate may not be dealt with in the way you would expect, and loved ones can be left facing unnecessary stress and legal complications.

In Spain, the rules are even stricter. Under Spanish inheritance law, your estate is split into fixed portions for children and spouses. Without a will, you have little control over how it is distributed.

Heniam & Associates specialises in making the process straightforward. Their multilingual team explains your options clearly, prepares all necessary documents, and makes sure your will complies with Spanish regulations. Whether you need to create a new will or review an existing one, their professional advice will make sure everything is handled correctly.

For those with assets in more than one country, planning is even more important. Heniam provides cross-border estate planning to make sure your will is valid in Spain, the UK and elsewhere. They can also advise on inheritance and estate planning to optimise distribution and consider tax implications. For families looking ahead, they can even recommend funeral planning solutions.

Making a will is not about being pessimistic. It is about getting organised and protecting the people you care about. Life changes like marriage, divorce, buying property, moving country or welcoming a new family member all make reviewing your will a sensible step as well.

If one of your goals for 2026 is to feel more organised and prepared, speaking to Heniam & Associates is a good place to start. They explain things clearly, avoid legal jargon and make sure clients fully understand their options before making decisions.

Get in touch with Heniam & Associates to get started on your will now:

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Catering for the needs of expats living all over Spain, and particularly in the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca, Heniam & Associates offer a wide range of services including conveyancing, legal and administrative advice.

At the same time, their team of dedicated professionals appreciate the need to assist you in an easy and reliable manner, allowing you as much time as possible to enjoy your freedom, relax and make the most out of life in Spain. Without sacrificing efficiency, they offer personalised services to each and every client, listening to their needs in order to provide exactly the right service and desired outcome.

In the all-important field of Legal and Administrative Services, Heniam & Associates provide help in a wide range of matters including (but not limited to):

Conveyancing
Legal and professional communication assistance
NIE and TIE Applications
Commercial and company set-up and licensing
Spanish health and administrative services
Support and assistance with regulatory bodies
Professional will writing services and advice on intestate inheritance laws (both in the UK and in Spain)
Contract drafting (for businesses and individuals)
Dispute resolution
Digital signatures and certificates

Whether taking advantage of our conveyancing services or any other legal matter Heniam & Associates’ business partner HeniamLegal will represent you in the best possible way, excelling especially in their conveyancing service.

When buying a property in a foreign country it can be challenging to understand all of the steps that have to be taken. Heniam knows that buying a home can be stressful and they want to ensure that you have the resources that you need to make sure that the transaction is as smooth as possible so that you can start to enjoy your new home without worrying about the details and any purchase pitfalls.

HeniamLegal will be on hand to assist you with every part of the process. They have dedicated professionals on hand to assist you every step of the way ensuring that all of the relevant checks and investigations are carried out and, of course, negotiating on your behalf and protecting your interests. You will always have the support you need with HeniamLegal and Heniam & Associates.

Heniam & Associates In addition, translation services are provided either for written documents or for occasions such as visits to the doctor or to administrative offices, and assistance is provided in finding the best deal on foreign currency transfers.