A friend's uncle ( their father's brother) has owned a property in Spain for many years. His wife died some years ago. There has been a Spanish will since the property was purchased, however we do not know if the will was updated when his wife passed away or indeed if he notified anyone of her death. If he did not, what happens to any will. Can the content of the will be upheld ?

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I think you need to take legal advice.

For example - was the property held in joint names? Is her name still on the 'deeds'? If so, then you have an issue that needs solving and which will cost.