It has been very common in Spain the granting by people with foreign nationality of two wills, what is known as double testament. One for goods from Spain and the other for goods in the country of origin. This can cause some problems.

This practice is open to criticism after the appearance of Regulation (EU) No. 650/2012. This regulation establishes that the law applicable to the succession must govern the entire succession The Regulation states in its article 23.1 that the law determined by virtue of the  Articles 21 or 22 will govern the entire succession. And in recital 37 it indicates that  «So that citizens can take advantage, respecting security at all times  legal, the advantages offered by the internal market, this Regulation should  allow them to know what the legislation will be applicable to their succession (see R DGSFP, of July 28, 2020). 

A different matter is the granting of a codicil or a supplementary will always citing that there is a will granted in accordance with another law to which the one granted in Spain complements.

Given the complexity of inheritance and will issues, it is common for citizens to feel confused about the regulations, laws and procedures to be carried out. Both in the case of double testament As in others in which there is the feeling that there is a complex inheritance process, the recommendation would be to go to a law firm expert inheritance attorneys so that they advise us on all the procedures to follow and advise us.

An inheritance implies that someone has passed away, generally a loved and close one, so having a team of specialists can not only guide us but also allow us to have peace of mind and stability in moments that are always difficult.

Any clarification about wills in our Notary of Barcelona you can request it.