spanish will vs english

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 ?

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?

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.

I suggest you write a polite but firm letter to the senior partner of the firm setting out the facts as you know them and asking him to investigate. Send it by Signed For rather than by email