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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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Important Update on the Citizenship Reform – Constitutional Court Hearing Scheduled

The Italian Constitutional Court has scheduled the hearing on the constitutionality of the March 28, 2025 decree regarding citizenship jure sanguinis for March 11, 2026. This is a significant…

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Damage from a Ruined Vacation: Regulation, Principles, and Case Law Guidelines

Imagining a vacation (or holiday) as an opportunity for leisure and well-being is natural. Free time and travel represent some of the most precious moments in life, where tourists…

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