Latest news on inheritance tax reclaims
In September 2014, the European court has decided that Spain has been discriminating against non residents by charging inheritance tax where a resident would be exempt from tax. The decision in Commission v Spain Case C-127/12 states that this discrimination is unlawful. At present most inheritance tax allowances in Spain are regional and only apply […]
ENGLISH INTESTACY LAW CHANGES
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ENGLISH INTESTACY LAWS The law of England and Wales on intestacy, dying without a will, has been changed. The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act of 2014 has substantially changed the law. Previously where a husband, wife or civil partner had not left a will and there were no children the surviving spouse […]
Finding Lost Relatives – Heirs to Spanish Property
As a law firm serving the international community in Spain, we are often approached by ‘heir-hunters’ or companies who specialise in tracing lost relatives. Over the last 30 or more years of immigration, residence and property purchase by British nationals many properties have been purchased. In some cases these people have lost contact with their […]
Intestacy – dying without a valid will
Valid wills The Spanish notarial system provides more security for those who make a valid will. This is because there is a Central Wills Registry where each notarial will is registered by the notary. The original will is always kept on the Protocol (archive) of the notary where you sign the will. The information at […]
Questions and Answers on Spanish Estates – Wills, Inheritance & Probate
Q & A with Jon Sutton, Partner with De Cotta Law 1) Is it necessary for clients who own property in Spain to have a separate Spanish Will? Strictly speaking, it is possible to have one English form will to cover all your assets, moveable or immoveable throughout the world. The Spanish Civil Code permits […]
Marriage and its effect on inheritance tax in Spain
Most ex-patriots from the UK will be acquainted with the fact that if you are domiciled back home, any assets bequeathed to a wife or husband are free of UK inheritance tax under the spouse exemption rule. However, many people are surprised to learn that the spouse exemption does not apply to any assets in […]
The importance of having a Will
A will is one of those things that you know you really ought to do but continually put off. In the UK, almost 70% of the adult population does not have a will. In opinion surveys, most people agree that they should have a will but reasons given for not having one vary from not […]
Finding Lost Relatives and Heirs to Spanish Property, By De Cotta Law
As a law firm serving the international community in Spain, we are often approached by ‘heir-hunters’ or companies who specialise in tracing lost relatives. Over the last 30 or more years of immigration, residence and property purchase by British nationals many properties have been purchased. In some cases these people have lost contact with their […]
What to do if you suffer a bereavement in Spain – Wills, Probate and Inheritance in Spain
Many British ex-patriots move to Spain later in life to enjoy their retirement in a warmer climate. An unfortunate consequence of this is that when they eventually pass away, the next of kin, whether here in Spain or back in the UK are confronted with dealing with the funeral arrangements and the inheritance matters. This […]
Inheritance News from De Cotta Law – Intestacy – dying without a valid will
Inheritance news from De Cotta Law Valid wills The Spanish notarial system provides more security for those who make a valid will. This is because there is a Central Wills Registry where each notarial will is registered by the notary. The original will is always kept on the Protocol (archive) of the notary where you […]
Inheritance tax increases for the residents in the Canary Islands – by Vera Liprandi Lawyer with De Cotta Law
Below is an article from Vera Liprandi of De Cotta Law, Tenerife. For more information, book your FREE consultation on November, Tuesday 13th, during our Open Day, in partnership with BlevinsFranks. Inheritance tax increases for the residents in the Canary Islands On the 25th of June 2012 the Canary Islands Parliament approved Law 4/2012 which […]
Jon Sutton, Partner with Law Firm De Cotta Law on iTalk FM
Jon Sutton recently appeared on ‘5 o’clock with Richie Allen’ the afternoon show on the Costa del Sol’s iTalk FM radio station, talking about the legal matters that affect ex-pats and foreign residents living in Spain. Jon Sutton is an expert in legal issues that face foreigners in Spain, including Wills, Inheritance, and Personal Injury. […]