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Dual Citizenship Proceedings in Italy: Briefs, Remote or In-Person Hearings Explained

As of June 22, 2022, proceedings for the establishment of Italian dual citizenship must be submitted to the District Court where the Court of Appeal of reference for the…

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Power of Attorney: Can a lawyer go to court without it?

Pursuant to Italian law, art. 83 c.p.c., a person must appoint a lawyer to be represented in civil proceedings. Attorneys can speak and act on behalf of their clients…

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Court fee changes: how much will you pay for civil procedures (dual citizenship)?

How much will people filing to Court have to pay for civil procedures? Civil cases: summary and simplified procedures With the approval of the Cartabia reform and law #…

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No-appointment cases: do local courts in Italy accept dual citizenship applications from people who have not been able to book on Prenot@mi?

This change in legislation has raised doubts about how local courts will rule on issues that are new to them, whilst familiar to the Judges of the Court of…

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Joint bank accounts: What happens when one of the account holders dies?

According to Italian law, a bank account can be either personal or joint (shared by two or several individuals). A joint bank account presumes joint ownership of the money…

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Real estate and property: Breach of preliminary sale contract

It is possible that either party may default on the preliminary sale contract and decide not to move forward with the agreement. A deposit is an amount of money…

Inheritance
Nullity of Spousal Mutual Wills
Gina Lollobrigida: the Italian actress’s will and inheritance

On January 16, 2023, the iconic Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida died at 95 years of age. A few days later the notary Dott.ssa Barbara Franceschini opened Lollobrigida’s will, to…

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Local Courts in Italy: Dual citizenship success in Bari

This result is a real boost for future hearings in local courts in Italy. Since June 22nd 2022, all Italian dual citizenship proceedings must be submitted before local courts,…

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Inheritance and succession: how to become a legitimate heir

In the above-mentioned case, the applicants were considered legitimate heirs after the sole declaration of succession. Inheritance controversy: status of legitimate heir The Court of Cassation with the order…

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