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Landmark Decision Brings More Certainty to Italian Agricultural Inheritance Cases

The Italian Supreme Court, in Order No. 10549/2026 published on 21 April 2026, recently addressed an important issue concerning Italian agrarian and inheritance law, reaffirming significant principles relating to…

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Why Can’t I Sell My Inherited Property in Italy if I’m the Only Surviving Family Member?

“There’s no one else… So why can’t I move forward from abroad?” When our client first reached out from the U.S., the situation seemed straightforward. There was a property…

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Should I Accept an Inheritance in Italy… Or Can I Inherit Debt Too?

“I thought I was inheriting assets. No one told me I could inherit liabilities.” She hadn’t heard directly from family. The news came through acquaintances in Italy: her father…

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Why Can’t I Sell an Inherited House in Italy If It Was Built Legally?

“Everything was done properly… So why is the sale blocked?” If you are managing a property in Italy from abroad, this situation can feel especially confusing. A relative owned…

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Update on the Constitutional Court Hearing of March 11, 2026

As many of our clients know, a crucial hearing took place on March 11, 2026, concerning Italian citizenship by descent. At the time of writing on March 12, the…

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Italian Citizenship by Descent: Recognition, Reconciliation, and Implementation

I. Identity Across Legal Systems Italian citizenship by descent is often perceived as a straightforward process: document lineage, obtain recognition, and register the result. In practice, however, the process…

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Arturo Grasso speaks to packed audience at Italian citizenship seminar in Staten Island, New York, USA on February 19, 2026.
Italian Citizenship Event for the Italian-American Community | New York 2026

Casa Belvedere – Staten Island, New York | February 19, 2026 On February 19, 2026, members of Casa Belvedere gathered in Staten Island for an evening dedicated to understanding…

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The Upcoming Seminar on Italian Citizenship in Light of Legislative Decree D.L. 36/25

We are pleased to be attending a very significant seminar on the topic of citizenship, in light of Decree Law 36/25 titled: Seminar on Legislative Decree D.L. 36/25 on…

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Photo by Rick Govic of homes in Bellagio, Province of Como, Italy.
Buying an Inherited Property in Italy? Stay Protected

Purchasing a home is a significant step — and it becomes even more delicate when the property originates from an inheritance. The seller can often present themselves as the…

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