Category: Dual Citizenship

Learn about: Dual Citizenship

Forced Heirship

How forced heirship works in Italy and who is affected In Italy the forced heirship law states that the closest family members (spouses, children, in some cases parents) are entitled…

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Laws and Precedents on Italian dual Citizenship

News update: On June 22, 2022, new legislation regarding Citizenship by Descent became effective (art. 36 law 206/2021). As of that date proceedings for the establishment of Italian citizenship…

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CITIZENSHIP CASES AND COURT IN ITALY

News update: On June 22, 2022, new legislation regarding Citizenship by Descent became effective (art. 36 law 206/2021). As of that date proceedings for the establishment of Italian citizenship must…

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Justice in Italy
How Precedents in Italian Law Work

When considering the substantial differences that exist between the “case law” of a common law court decision or the “precedent” of an Italian court, it is instructive to examine…

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Your Lawyer for Italian Real Estate

Legal services for Italian real estate and property investments MY LAWYER IN ITALY®can help you with associated legal services such as Italian real estate investment and law. For example,…

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Italian Inheritance Laws and Succession

Foreign citizens can be subject to Italian inheritance laws when part of their inheritance is in Italy, they are resident in Italy or have dual citizenship. For the most…

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Acceptance of Inheritance in Italy
Acceptance of Inheritance in Italy and the Ten-Year Rule

A notable case involving the acceptance of an inheritance in the Italian legal system unfolded in 1998 when the will of a man who had died in 1983 was…

Inheritance
Italian Public Notary and US Notary Functions

What does an Italian Public Notary do? An Italian public notary, or “notaio”, is a public officer who operates in every area of law and is empowered by the…

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property claims
Property Claims, Restitution and Inheritance

A recent case involving an inheritance property claim in Italy transpired when two brothers sued for ownership of a wine cellar being occupied without a property title. Their argument…

Inheritance