Andic sisters deny inheritance feud, say father updated will yearly and they knew his foundation plans

Annual will and equal treatment

Judith and Sarah Andic, daughters of Mango founder Isak Andic, told the investigating judge in Martorell that their father made a new will once a year. In those annual meetings, the three children were told about the entire estate plan with what the sisters described as “total transparency”. Any lifetime gifts to a child were offset against that child’s inheritance, keeping the shares equal.

We knew the testament; donations were compensated so that the balance between us was never broken.

Both sisters said they were aware of – and agreed with – how the patrimony would be distributed. Their account directly contradicts the judge’s theory that Jonathan feared losing money and acted out of financial desperation.

The charitable foundation the father wanted

Investigators have pointed to Isak Andic’s plan to create a charitable foundation as a possible trigger for the alleged homicide, suggesting it would have reduced the children’s inheritance. The sisters, however, stated that the foundation was a project shared by the whole family and that they themselves were to be its patrons. They added that they are now resuming the project their father could not complete.

We have decided to carry on with the foundation, continuing the consignations that were already being made.

Jonathan’s departure from Mango was amicable

Judith and Sarah explained that it was Jonathan himself who wanted to give up his executive responsibilities at the fashion group and remain only as a board advisor, while he pursued his own business ventures. They insisted that Isak Andic knew about this and was in agreement, rejecting the narrative of a bitter falling out. The judge had earlier pointed to 2015, when Isak returned to lead Mango after losses under Jonathan, as the origin of a hostile relationship.

There were some squabbles, like in any family, but nothing serious. The relationship was good.

Psychiatric session weighs against “inheritance in life” proposal

A psychiatrist, identified as Antonio B., also appeared before the judge on Friday. He had met Isak and Jonathan Andic once, after the family therapist Julia L. referred them for a second opinion. According to judicial sources, the psychiatrist told the court that he did not share the therapist’s suggestion that the father leave the inheritance to Jonathan while still alive. He saw both men as willing to overcome their financial disagreements.

After 18 months, sisters still convinced of brother’s innocence

The sisters, who arrived and left the courthouse together with the same lawyers defending Jonathan, issued a written statement after their testimony. They said the family had cooperated fully from the start and, despite the emotional strain, remained certain that the truth would clear their brother.

We maintain the absolute conviction that the truth will ultimately prevail regarding our brother’s innocence and trust that everything will be clarified in the end.