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Professional services to help you
Updated: Jun 22
Legal, Translation, Health Insurance, Medical Certificates and Tax services.
We are often asked for advice on professional services. We always recommend that you use certified professionals and that you seek out recommendations from trusted sources plus a quote/draft contract for the service you need before engaging anyone.
The services listed below are provided independently of Age in Spain and we cannot be responsible for any actions as a result of you contacting them or contracting with them for a service, whether via Age in Spain's email link or any other means.
These email links are not affiliate links (i.e. we do not receive a commission if you click on them). We explain in each case what our relationship with the service is. Please read the disclaimer notice below.
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Legal Services - dual qualified Spain/UK
Do you need a lawyer to help you move to Spain?
Claudia Font is a Spanish and UK dual qualified lawyer, based in England, to help you with every aspect of your Spanish journey. Ideal if you have legal matters to manage between the UK and Spain. For property purchase or sale, power of attorney and wills.
Contact Claudia at mylawyer@ageinspain.org for a free 15 minute call and quote.
Age in Spain does not receive any referral fee. We do receive a small personal donation from Claudia Font which supports our vital work in helping older English speakers in Spain (this doesn't affect the price of the service to you in any way).
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Legal services - will writing service
Need a will to cover your assets in Spain and elsewhere?
This service is provided by a fully qualified Spanish lawyer with experience of helping English speakers in Spain. The will is written in Spanish, with a copy in English, so you know exactly what it contains.
The service is completely confidential.
Your enquiry is free - there is no up front fee.
You will be given a personal quote for the service of your choice by the lawyer.
The lawyer will:
Check the status of any will you currently have
Explain the rules about inheritance that apply to your personal situation (whether you are resident in Spain, the UK or elsewhere)
Help you make a new will (either in addition to your current will, or to replace it) that is valid in Spain and if needed, internationally
​The will making service cost of the complete service, including the notary fees is €225 for a simple will that is valid in Spain and internationally. There are no extra charges.
If you have more complex circumstances, the lawyer will give you a personalised quote in advance so that you know exactly what the service will cost.
Contact Wills@ageinspain.org and the lawyer will contact you personally.
The lawyer makes a small personal donation to support Age in Spain's vital services if she does work for you after you use this email link for your initial enquiry - at no extra cost to you.
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Translation services
Need a translator? For visa or legal issues? A reliable and competitive translation service.
From just 25€ per document (plus VAT) for birth, marriage, probate certificates and police checks.
All other documents - ask for a free, value for money quote.
Certified official translator in English, Spanish and Catalan.
Fast, reliable and easy.
Plus, the translator makes a small personal donation to support Age in Spain's vital services if she does work for you as a result of your contact via this email link - at no extra cost to you.
Contact translator@ageinspain.org for a fast response (within 24 hours).
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The UK Government provides the following information on providers of professional services that are registered in Spain.
National Register of Gestors in Spain
Accredited translators and interpreters in Spain
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Health Insurance
Whether you are looking for health insurance as part of a residency or visa application or just to give you peace of mind, navigating the different offers can be confusing and stressful, especially if you don't speak fluent Spanish. Age in Spain can help. Contact us to speak to a healthcare advisor, with extensive experience of the different systems and healthcare providers in Spain. The advisor can help if:
You want to have a one-to-one discussion about your healthcare options - public and private healthcare
You want to discuss your private health insurance options before getting a quote or at any point in the application process
You want private health insurance as a back up to your public healthcare in Spain (including S1's for UK pensioners in Spain)
You need a medical certificate to support a new VISA application
You are over 70 and looking for private health insurance
You want the option of an English speaking health provider (through health insurance)
The advisor can arrange instant quotes and comparisons to suit your requirements, including the cover options if you are having trouble in finding a policy because of any pre-existing medical condition, your age, if you want an English speaking medical service or the option for international health cover when travelling. ​
Contact health@ageinspain.org for more information.
If you decide to use a health insurance company with which we directly partner through our referral system, we will receive a small donation from the company to support our vital services - at no extra cost to you- if your policy is accepted. This will not affect the independence or quality of the help we give you. We will always be transparent with you to help you ensure you can make an informed decision about the policies in order to best meets your requirements .
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Medical Certificate in Spanish for visa applications
If you need a medical certificate to support your visa application, this is a fast and cost effective one stop service.
We connect you with an English-speaking doctor in Spain, who can give you the required official Spanish medical certificate which meets the Spanish Government’s Health Regulations.
This certificate is a Spanish document and so does not require legalisation or translation.
For more information and to request an appointment, contact health@ageinspain.org.
The doctor makes a small personal donation to support Age in Spain's vital services if you decide to engage him after enquiring via this email link - at no extra cost to you.
NOTE: 31 March 2023. We advise you to check with the Spanish Consulate for your area, that they will accept a certificate based on an online consultation.
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Tax help and advice
Whilst Age in Spain does not provide tax advice or related services, we have produced this guide which gives a general outline of tax responsibilities for people resident in Spain. We cannot offer any more information but hope that you find the guide to be helpful.
Please consult a professional advisor/specialist on your specific taxation questions.
https://www.ageinspain.org/post/general-tax-information-spain
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Age in Spain provides information about service providers for information only. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by Age in Spain. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable. Age in Spain does not accept any liability arising to any person for any loss or damage suffered through using these service providers or this information.
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