Ways Brexit will affect us: Inheritance and wills

First off, let us consider what happens at the moment to Britons owning property in Spain. They can be in one of two legal conditions when they die: resident or non-resident. Resident. If you die intestate (without a will), then Spanish inheritance law applies. If you have a will with a codice specifying that you want UK (or insert your country of nationality here) law to apply, then UK inheritance law applies. In either case, Continue reading Ways Brexit will affect us: Inheritance and wills

Ways Brexit will affect us: Voting

How will Brexit affect British voting rights in Spain? Voting rights (both voting and standing for election) are as follows in Spain: Regional and national elections: Only Spanish nationals over the age of 18 who haven’t been disenfranchised. Local elections: Spanish nationals, EU citizens resident in Spain, and citizens of a country with a reciprocal voting agreement who comply with the terms of the agreement. EU elections: All Spanish nationals and EU citizens resident in Continue reading Ways Brexit will affect us: Voting