EN 
ES When can I make a will?
You must be of legal age (over 18 years old) to be able to make a will.
What are the requirements of a will?
"To be of legal age " To be of sound mind. A testament cannot be made by an impuberal, by a person under interdiction, by a person who is not of sound mind and by a person who is unable to express his will by word or in writing. The testament cannot provide for the maintenance that [...]".
How long does the succession process take?
When the succession is carried out by a notary, the succession process can last 2 months, when it is carried out by a court, it can take an average of 6 months if it is by mutual agreement. In the litigious processes it is very difficult to establish the duration time as each process has different rhythms depending on its complexity. Note: The times that [...]
If we have an adopted child, how does he or she benefit from succession?
Adopted sons and daughters are entitled to inherit from their adoptive parents under the same conditions as a biological child. In other words, your adopted child will participate in the succession as a forced heir of your deceased partner.
What can I do if, during the succession process, I am discriminated against because of my sexual orientation or gender identity?
In the event that a notary's office is not recognising your rights as a surviving spouse or permanent partner, you can request in writing the reasons given by the notary's office for not recognising your rights, as well as file a complaint with the Superintendence of Notaries and Registry[5]. If this is in a succession that is being processed [...].
