English Will-Making Services in Marbella and the Costa del Sol
2025-12-05 09:00
English Will-Making Services in Marbella and the Costa del Sol
For many British and other English-speaking expats, moving to Spain is a dream come true. From Marbella’s golden beaches to the peaceful villages of Mijas, Estepona, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, and Sotogrande, the Costa del Sol offers a relaxed lifestyle, wonderful weather, and a strong sense of community.
But one subject that often gets left until later is making a will that protects your assets in Spain. Ensuring that your wishes are clearly recorded and legally recognised can save your loved ones stress, delay, and cost in the future.
At Callaghan Financial Services, we help English-speaking residents and property owners in Spain prepare and organise their wills simply, clearly, and affordably. We personally assist our clients throughout the process — explaining each stage in plain English, preparing the necessary paperwork, and arranging the signing with a Spanish notary when required.
We are not a law firm, but we have extensive experience supporting expats with cross-border estate and financial planning, working closely with local notaries to ensure each will is prepared correctly and in accordance with your wishes.
Why Expats Should Have a Will in Spain Many expats assume that their UK will automatically covers their property in Spain — but that’s often not the case. Spanish inheritance law (“forced heirship”) can sometimes dictate who receives your assets, regardless of your personal intentions.
Creating a will that’s properly structured for Spain ensures:
Your estate goes where you want it to go — not where the default law decides.
The process is smoother and faster for your family when the time comes.
Your property and finances are protected in line with both UK and Spanish systems.
It’s one of the most important things you can do for peace of mind and security.
Making an English Will in Marbella and the Costa del Sol At Callaghan Financial Services, we guide clients through the full process of preparing an English will that’s valid in Spain. Whether you’re based in Marbella, Estepona, Mijas, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Sotogrande, or nearby towns, we make the process simple and affordable.
Our service includes:
A personal consultation to understand your wishes and explain your options.
Drafting your will in English and preparing the Spanish version if required.
Coordinating the notary appointment for signing and registration.
Ensuring your will is registered correctly with the Spanish Wills Registry.
We keep everything straightforward, and everything we do is in English, so you’re never left guessing what you’re signing or why.
How Much Does It Cost to Make a Will in Spain? Our English will-making services in Spain start from just €100 for a straightforward individual will.
This includes:
Guidance and preparation support.
Clear English-language documentation.
Arrangements for signing and registration.
If your estate is more complex, for example, involving property in multiple countries or several beneficiaries, we’ll give you a transparent quote before proceeding. There are no hidden charges and no unnecessary extras.
Understanding the Legal Aspects In Spain, inheritance law differs significantly from the UK. By default, Spain applies forced heirship rules, meaning that certain relatives must inherit specific shares of your estate.
However, under EU Regulation 650/2012, foreign residents in Spain (including UK nationals) can choose the law of their nationality to apply to their estate.
In other words, you can elect for English law to govern your will, giving you freedom to decide who inherits what.
This election must be clearly stated in your will, something we’ll help ensure is properly included.
Our Step-by-Step Process Creating your will with Callaghan Financial Services is straightforward and stress-free. Here’s how it works:
Initial Discussion
We start with a friendly chat to understand your personal situation, your wishes, and what assets you hold in Spain and abroad.
Draft Preparation
We prepare a clear English draft of your will and, where required, an accompanying Spanish version for registration.
Review and Confirmation
You review everything in plain English, we’ll go through each clause so you fully understand what you’re signing.
Notary Appointment
We arrange your appointment with a trusted local notary and accompany you (if needed) to finalise the signing and registration.
Secure Registration
Once signed, your will is officially recorded with the Spanish Wills Registry in Madrid.
At every stage, we’re by your side, helping, explaining, and ensuring that your will reflects exactly what you want.
Who We Help We assist clients across the Costa del Sol, including:
Marbella
Estepona
Mijas
Fuengirola
Benalmádena
Sotogrande
San Pedro de Alcántara
Manilva
La Cala de Mijas
Whether you’re a retiree with a villa in Marbella or you’ve recently purchased a holiday home in Estepona, having a proper will in place ensures your estate is handled exactly as you intend, both in Spain and the UK.
Why Choose Callaghan Financial Services
Friendly, personal service: You’ll deal directly with us, not passed around to multiple firms.
Everything in English: No language barriers or confusion.
Transparent pricing: Starting from just €100, with no hidden costs.
Local knowledge: We’ve helped many expats in Marbella and nearby areas handle their wills with clarity and confidence.
Experience with expat needs: We understand cross-border estate matters and coordinate with notaries to ensure everything is properly prepared and legally valid in Spain.
Important Legal Notice Callaghan Financial Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We assist clients in the preparation and organisation of their wills and coordinate with Spanish notaries for the signing and registration process. All legal formalities and authorisations are handled by registered notaries in Spain.
Peace of Mind Starts Here Making a will is one of the most caring things you can do for your loved ones, and in Spain, it’s straightforward when you have the right help.
If you’d like friendly, English-speaking assistance in preparing your will in Spain, get in touch today: