When making a Spanish will, one of the most important decisions is who you want to inherit your estate; these are your primary beneficiaries.
You can choose to:
Leave everything to a single beneficiary such as a spouse, partner or one child.
Divide your estate between multiple people; children, relatives or friends.
Spanish inheritance law allows for flexibility, especially if you choose to apply the law of your nationality under EU Regulation Brussels IV. This means you’re not bound by Spain’s forced heirship rules and can decide who inherits & in what proportion.
Why it matters: A clear nomination of beneficiaries avoids confusion and disputes. Whether you want one person to inherit everything or prefer to divide your estate fairly, your wishes need to be clearly stated in a properly drafted Spanish will.
