spanish will vs english
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faerielight wrote: »No she was a uk resident. Your reply is making me think that perhaps my uncle has a Spanish solicitor. Today was the 1st I've heard about the presence of a Spanish will though. I'm on disability benefits so can't afford a solicitor, Spanish or otherwise!
Know anyone who speaks Spanish who could draft or translate any correspondence for you ?0 -
I did some digging and found out that the man appointed as my solicitors point of contact isn't a solicitor!! I'm really shocked, I presumed he was one as the initial letter was on headed paper and when I asked him if he was the solicitor, he said yes.. it looks like (and I had never heard of this before)he's an SRA manger in a solicitor/manager merger firm (ABS alternative business structure) from some 2007 legislation.. I am shocked that he didn't explain this to me .Not sure what to do, I feel like something fishy is going on regarding this flat in spain and my uncle, and no one is being transparent with me, I'm having to do digging to get a pictureMany thanks to all who contribute on MSE0
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As others have said, unfortunately you will need to engage a lawyer if you are to get to the bottom of this. It is a difficult situation.
You can phone up the law society in England and ask them for a lawyer who lives here but practises Spanish law (an international lawyer).
If you do manage to get a copy of the will, you could ask around your local college or put an ad in a couple of shop windows asking for a Spanish speaker to help you translate.
Even after probate is granted (or whatever the Spanish equivalent is), unlike here, you still may not be entitled to a copy of the will. I know that`s the case in Mexico.
You could also do an internet search for English speaking Spanish lawyers - I`m sure there is a professional body they must belong to) and I would find one near to where the property is.
Where is the will being held and have you actually asked for a copy of it?0 -
I only found out about the will today and asked for a copy of it but was refused by this manager guy who I thought was the solicitor, I don't know if it's a copy or if my uncle has the original. I'm on benefits so access to my own solicitors is going to prove tricky. I want to see it and any documentation of the property, but the firm are being obstructive. Bottom line is, my family are crooked and I don't trust my uncle who is the executor, and I don't trust this firm as they haven't been transparent with me at all.Many thanks to all who contribute on MSE0
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faerielight wrote: »I only found out about the will today and asked for a copy of it but was refused by this manager guy who I thought was the solicitor, I don't know if it's a copy or if my uncle has the original. I'm on benefits so access to my own solicitors is going to prove tricky. I want to see it and any documentation of the property, but the firm are being obstructive. Bottom line is, my family are crooked and I don't trust my uncle who is the executor, and I don't trust this firm as they haven't been transparent with me at all.0
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thanks yorkshireman, I will doMany thanks to all who contribute on MSE0
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