Many people who have purchased property in Spain over the last 20 years do not fully understand the importance of the concept of co-ownership and the legal rights and obligations that go with it. The way in which property is … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
We are often asked if English law recognises pre marital contract. English law differs from the rest of Europe as we have a common law system where the “matrimonial regime” is not a fixed system granting specific rights from the … Continued
In the United Kingdom, pension sharing and pension splitting orders are now common where a couple divorce after a lengthy marriage. In English law a pension can be considered as one of the most important assets as it can provide … Continued
