Sonja Willner – Attorney and Abogada in Palma de Mallorca

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Sonja Willner – Attorney for real estate law and inheritance law in Mallorca

Sonja Willner is admitted as an attorney in Germany and as an Abogada in Spain. From Palma de Mallorca, she advises German-speaking clients on property purchases and sales as well as on wills and inheritances with a Spanish connection. Legal advice on property and inheritance matters in Spain, contract drafting, administrative handling and, where needed, certified translations are closely coordinated.

German-Spanish legal advice with a clear specialization

Property transactions and cross-border inheritance matters require more than knowledge of Spanish law alone. It is just as important to understand how German and Spanish procedures, terminology and legal expectations differ.

Sonja Willner deliberately focuses on two fields: out-of-court legal support for property purchases and sales in Spain, and wills and inheritances with a Spanish connection. General legal mandates and contentious court proceedings are not part of the firm’s work.

Clients therefore receive support tailored to the specific matter, from the initial legal review through contract drafting and coordination with all parties involved to notarisation and the subsequent completion of the process.

Buying and selling property in Mallorca and throughout Spain

When purchasing property in Spain, the legal and factual situation should, whenever possible, be reviewed before signing a reservation agreement or purchase contract. This may include ownership, charges in the land register, cadastral information, building-law issues, homeowners’ association documents, and the contractual and tax framework.

Sonja Willner supports buyers throughout the entire acquisition process. She reviews and explains the relevant documents, drafts or revises reservation and purchase agreements, coordinates powers of attorney and notarial documents, and prepares the notarisation. Communication with estate agents, banks, notaries, architects, administrators and authorities can also be coordinated within the mandate.

Sellers are supported with the legal preparation of the transaction, the compilation of the required documents, contract drafting, coordination of the notary appointment and the subsequent completion. The aim is a clearly structured process in which legal risks are identified early and the next steps are explained in a clear way.

Inheritance law in Spain: wills and inheritances

In inheritance matters involving more than one country, the first step is to determine which inheritance law applies and which testamentary dispositions exist. Questions also arise regarding heir status, compulsory shares, acceptance of the inheritance and the notarial, tax and land-registry steps required in Spain.

Sonja Willner advises on wills with a Spanish connection and assists with the acceptance and administration of inheritances in Spain. Personal and family circumstances, existing assets and the legal links to Germany and Spain are all taken into account.

In the event of an inheritance, the firm coordinates the legal steps, helps obtain and review the necessary documents and supports the notarial acceptance of the inheritance as well as the subsequent transfer of property and other assets. Tax consequences are considered early; where needed, coordination with tax advisers or other specialists is arranged.

Direct and personal client support

Property matters and inheritances often involve substantial assets and very personal decisions. For that reason, Sonja Willner and her team focus on direct, reliable and understandable communication.

Legal issues and the next steps are explained clearly. Documents and decisions are coordinated with clients without unnecessary changes of contact person. Advice can be provided in German, Spanish and English, helping to avoid language misunderstandings and additional coordination effort wherever possible.

Her German and Spanish qualifications are especially valuable for German-speaking clients who are not yet familiar with the legal and administrative procedures in Spain.

Gestoría for NIE, taxes and administrative procedures

Through the affiliated Gestoría, the administrative steps required for property transfers and inheritances can be integrated into the process.

This includes, among other things, applying for the Spanish foreigner identification number (NIE), obtaining digital certificates, preparing and filing the tax returns connected with the matter and handling other necessary administrative procedures. The filing of notarial deeds and the registration in the land register and cadastre can also be coordinated.

Legal advice on property and inheritance matters in Spain, contract drafting, administrative handling and, where needed, certified translations are closely coordinated.

Certified translations for Germany and Spain

Sonja Willner is also a sworn translator for Germany and Spain. She prepares certified translations for notarial and official purposes.

In international property and inheritance matters, deeds, powers of attorney, wills, registry extracts and other official documents often need to be submitted in a recognised translation. These translations can be integrated directly into the legal support and aligned with the specific matter.

This avoids unnecessary coordination and allows legal documents, administrative paperwork and translations to be handled within one coordinated workflow.

Contact details

Adresse: Calle Velázquez 10, Entlo 1
07002 Palma de Mallorca, Illes Balears
E-Mail: team@willner.legal
Telefon: +34 871 180 197
Mobil: +493062937600
Website: https://willner.legal/
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Field of activity: Field of activity: Mallorca
Opening hours: Opening hours
Monday: 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00
Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed