Creating "Power of Attorney" in UK that will work in Spain

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17 Mar 2015 11:44 AM by jguy Star rating. 1 posts Send private message

Hi folks

I have spent much time on the site reading up on the subject of POA and although I have found some interesting stuff am still unsure on the specifics

I want to grant full POA to my wife so that she can act on my behalf when dealing with our property issues in Spain

Question: Can this be done in the UK and possibly notarised at the Spainish Embassy in London or something like that, without me having to go to Spain and do it there?

Any help on this matter is appreciated

Thanks





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27 Mar 2015 4:24 PM by mariadecastro Star rating in Algeciras (Cadiz). 9419 posts Send private message

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You can grant a double columned POA at any Notary and have it stamped with the Hague apostille and that will be fully valid in Spain

If you do it at the Spanish Embassy, Hague Apostille is not required



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27 Mar 2015 7:58 PM by hosilverlining Star rating in Property owner in Gr.... 173 posts Send private message

We have used a spanish firm of lawyers which will supply you with a document in Spanish translated into English (this is the double column Maria is referring to) which can then be signed at a notary in the UK, and apostilled at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office which makes it valid in Spain under the Hague Convention.

There are several different costs so it does add up - having the document drawn up, notary fee, and apostille fee.  The notary may offer to arrange the apostille stamp and will charge a fee on top of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office fee, but there is good information on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website if you want to do it yourself.

Happy to supply details of the lawyer who helped with drawing up the POA. 

It would be cheaper to do it at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate if you can get an appointment.  The information is on their website.

Even cheaper to do it in Spain, where the notary fees are cheaper, but you would have to have someone with you who can translate into English for you.

Happy to provide details of lawyer etc.if you send me a p.m.

You should also think carefully & take advice about what you want the POA to cover as it could be very specific to your property issues or more general which could be useful for other matters.

I hope this is useful.

 





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