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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 in Italy, a family loss, and a clear intention to move forward with a sale. From their perspective, there were no competing interests, no shared management, […]

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The Bologna Judge’s Referral to the Constitutional Court: Context, Analysis and Commentary

The context In March 2024, 12 petitioners filed a case in the Bologna court seeking recognition of their Italian citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis). Their claim was based on…

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Navigating Change: How The Citizenship-by-Descent Process Has Evolved Since 2021

The journey to obtain Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) has always required determination and preparation. Over the last two years, however, a series of legislative, administrative, and judicial…

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New Italian Supreme Court Ruling And Its Impact On Citizenship Denials

The Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) recently issued a significant ruling in case 36949/2024, which may affect individuals seeking Italian citizenship. The court reaffirmed that a finalized judgment…

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Ministry of the Interior’s New Circular (Instructions): What It Means for Italian Dual Citizenship Applications

On October 3, 2024, the Italian Ministry of the Interior issued a new circular to local prefectures and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This document outlines three key directives…

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Taxation in the Division of an Italian Estate: Jointly-Held Assets

Unlike probate processes in some countries, Italian inheritance doesn’t automatically transfer ownership of assets directly to individual heirs upon the decedent’s passing. Instead, the process typically involves a declaration…

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Joint Inheritance: A Recent Ruling by the Italian Supreme Court

Recently, the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) ruled on a complex case of joint inheritance, providing important clarification on the legitimacy of legal action by individual heirs. The…

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Invalidity of Agreements Waiving Future Inheritance Rights: A Recent Supreme Court Decision

The Italian Supreme Court recently reiterated that agreements in which parties waive their future inheritance rights are invalid under Italian law. In the case examined by the Court, the…

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Inheritance Division in Italian Law

Italian law allows for two main scenarios regarding the division of an inheritance (Articles 713-736 of the Italian Civil Code): Division Process The division process can be either: Court-ordered…

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The Evolving Landscape of Wills in Italy: Key Roles and Recent Legal Developments

In Italy, where only about 10% of inheritances are executed through a will, understanding the nuances of testamentary practices is crucial. Each type of will has specific protocols, and…

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