Resealing a UK Probate in Spain
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Resealing UK Probate In Spain
Resealing the probate is the easiest way to validate a foreign will. Unfortunately, standard resealing is not possible in Spain. Reselling a UK Grant requires a separate process – Spanish and UK laws differ too much, so a different procedure applies. The Colonial Probates Act of 1892 is not applicable in Spain. Therefore, a Spanish declaration of heirs must be completed, and the UK Grant of Probate must be formally submitted, translated, and legalised to be recognised as a valid legal authority by the Spanish courts and institutions. This is a more involved process than a simple resealing. First, apply for a UK Grant of Representation from the UK Probate Registry, then legalise and translate it with an apostille. We can help you with this process.
Does This Apply to all Spanish assets?
A resealed Grant is legally required to deal with assets in Spain. That said, institutions holding very low-value assets may sometimes release them without a full reseal, so in this circumstance, it is not compulsory. However, a resealed Grant (or a Spanish Letters of Executorship) is always mandatory for high-value assets or any immovable property (real estate) in Spain.
What is required to Reseal probate in the Spain?
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Our professional, experienced team can help make the entire resealing process simple and straightforward for you. If you need reseals in other European countries, we may also be able to assist.
Please feel free to call us if you have any questions.
What is Required to Reseal Probate in Spain?
Typically, to reseal a UK Grant of Probate in Spain, we will require the following information/documents, although it can vary:
- Certified and sealed original copy of the English Grant of Probate
- Certified copy of the deceased’s will
- Share certificates
- Investment account details
- Power of attorney
- Statement of the estate’s value
- Copy of the deceased’s birth certificate or passport
- Copy of the deceased’s death certificate
- Complete stock of global assets and liabilities
- Deceased’s SRN number (if applicable)
- Deceased’s place and date of birth
- Deceased’s place and date of death
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