Taxation: Commission refers Spain to the Court of Justice over discriminatory inheritance and gift tax rules
Brussels, 27 October 2011 – The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the EU's Court of Justice for discriminatory rules on inheritance and gift tax that require non-residents to pay higher taxes than residents. The Commission had already formally requested Spain on 5 May 2010 (IP/10/513) and additionally on 17 February 2011 to […]
De Cotta Law – Inheritance, Wills and Probate services, supporting CUDECA Foundation
A recent probate case handled by De Cotta Law Partner, Jon Sutton has been recognised with thanks by both the family of the deceased and CUDECA Foundation, the Costa del Sol Cancer Care Hospice. Jon Sutton successfully administered the estate of the deceased here in Spain on behalf of the family living in the United […]
Is it all over for the waiting game? One way of evading Spanish Inheritance Tax may be about to end. By Jon Sutton & Francisco Martin, Lawyers at De Cotta Law in Coín
Many people may know that it is a quirk of the Spanish tax system that taxes prescribe. This means that after a certain period of time, if the taxes have not been declared and paid and the Tax Office hasn’t taken any steps to enforce the tax then, it prescribes and the Tax Office is […]
Is inheritance tax in Spain about to change? By Jon Sutton, Specialist in Inheritance, Wills and Probate at De Cotta Law
Inheritance tax is an important consideration for anyone who owns property in Spain or is thinking of purchasing. The autonomous regions are allowed to set their own inheritance tax levels and allowances. However these allowances only apply for the estates of people who have been resident in that region for five years and the beneficiaries […]
Is inheritance tax in Spain about to change? By Jon Sutton, Solicitor and Registered Foreign Lawyer at De Cotta McKenna y Santafe
Inheritance tax is an important consideration for anyone who owns property in Spain or is thinking of purchasing. The autonomous regions are allowed to set their own inheritance tax levels and allowances. However these allowances only apply for the estates of people who have been resident in that region for five years and the beneficiaries […]
One of Life’s Certainties
Like taxes, death is one of life’s certainties, yet we often don’t think about the plans that need to be considered. As always, it pays to have a Spanish will for Spanish property and a UK will for UK property. However, some of you may be thinking beyond your portfolio and considering whether to […]
Foreign Residents’ Meeting invites De Cotta McKenna y Santafé to speak
Myles Jackson, English Lawyer with local Nerja law firm, De Cotta, McKenna & Santafé gave a free talk yesterday, Tuesday, 2nd March to the members of El-Valle Asociacion, ex-pat group, in the Camping Bar by El Viñuela. The talk was well attended with over 70 foreign residents. The focus of the talkwas Wills & Inheritance […]
Bribery, corruption, money laundering and murder in Andalucia – “Deadly Secrets” by Robert Tenison
Jon Sutton, partner with law firm De Cotta, McKenna & Santafe, based at its prestigious La Trocha office in Coin, has been the expert adviser on Spanish Probate, Wills & Inheritance for the page-turning thriller, "Deadly Secrets" by local author Robert Tenison. The novel's dramatic story, which unfolds across the Costa del Sol, Granada, Madrid, […]
Questions and Answers on Spanish Estates, by Jon Sutton
Jon Sutton is a Solicitor and Registered Foreign Lawyer at De Cotta McKenna y Santafé, at their office in Coín. Question: 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 […]
What Do You Do If You Suffer Bereavement In Spain?
Many British ex-patriots move to Spain later in life to enjoy their twilight years 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. […]
Do I Need A Spanish Will?
The simple answer to this question is that if you are a foreigner living in Spain and you have Spanish assets ranging from a property, to a bank account or car then you do need a Spanish will. WHY? Because having a Spanish will prepared makes dealing with the deceased person’s estate simpler, quicker and […]