Do I need a Spanish will after buying property in Spain?
You aren't legally required to make a Spanish will, but it's strongly advisable — it makes inheriting your Spanish property far faster and cheaper for your heirs, and EU Regulation 650/2012 lets you choose your own national law to govern your estate.
A short Spanish will covering only your Spanish assets sits alongside your home-country will and avoids costly cross-border probate.
Under the EU succession rules you can expressly elect the law of your nationality, which matters because Spanish forced-heirship rules differ from many countries'.
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Sources: Reglamento (UE) 650/2012 — sucesiones transfronterizas.
General information for people buying property in Spain — not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm the specifics for your purchase with a qualified professional.
Last reviewed June 2026.