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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 26 MIN

#55 Buying Property in Spain? Why You Need a Spanish Will – with Lawyer Regina Martín

from The Costa Property Podcast · host Warner and Sandra Laurie - WL Costa Properties Real Estate Spain

If you're buying property in Spain — whether it's a luxury villa, holiday home, or your full-time forever place — there's one step most people forget about...Setting up a Spanish will.This isn’t just a legal add-on. It’s one of the most important (and overlooked) ways to protect your property, your family, and your investment long after the purchase is done.In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra sits down again with our property lawyer Regina Martín from Benalmádena Lawyers. She’s one of the most trusted legal experts on the Costa del Sol — and she’s walking us through exactly why you need a Spanish will, and what can go wrong if you don’t have one in place.Tune in to discover:✅ What actually happens if you pass away in Spain without a will — and why it’s more complex than you think✅ How Spanish inheritance laws differ from your home country — and what that means for your family✅ Whether your foreign will is valid in Spain (and why having both might be the safest route)✅ How to protect your partner, especially if you’re unmarried or not listed on the title✅ What goes in your “life folder”  and how this simple step can save your family months of stressPlanning to buy a property in Spain? Download our Free Buyer’s Guide: https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers-guide/WL Costa Properties Website: www.wlcostaproperties.netFollow us on Instagram for daily insights into life in Spain: https://www.instagram.com/wlcostaproperties/Get in Touch with Our Guest Regina Martin:Website: www.benalmadenalawyers.comEnjoying the Podcast? Leave Us a Review!We know life is busy, but if you’ve been loving the podcast, we’d really appreciate it if you could take just a minute to leave us a review.Tell us:✔️ What’s been your favorite episode?✔️ What’s the most helpful tip you’ve learned?✔️ What do you want to hear more about?Every review helps us reach more people just like you who are dreaming of a new life in Spain. Just head over to Apple Podcasts, hit the rating, and drop us a quick review.Take the FREE Costa del Sol Location Quiz: 👉 Find out which part of the Costa del Sol is actually right for you in just 30 seconds: https://wlcostaproperties-quiz.netlify.app/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=quiz

If you're buying property in Spain — whether it's a luxury villa, holiday home, or your full-time forever place — there's one step most people forget about... Setting up a Spanish will. This isn’t just a legal add-on. It’s one of the most important (and overlooked) ways to protect your property, your family, and your investment long after the purchase is done. In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra sits down again with our property lawyer Regina Martín from Benalmádena L...

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