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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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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…

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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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Dual Citizenship: first hearing dates in the local courts of Italy

Since June 22, 2022, Italian dual citizenship applications must be submitted to the local courts of Italy, rather than the Court of Rome. One of the motivations for the…

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Courts of Italy: how judges approach documentation discrepancies

On June 22, 2022 a new legislation regarding Italian Dual Citizenship has been introduced. To date, applications to get Italian Citizenship must be submitted to the District Court of…

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The Minor Case: the approach of Local Courts of Italy

In Italian dual citizenship, a case is a Minor Case if an Italian parent naturalized after his/her child was born. Though the child was a minor, they lost their…

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Sale of inheritance assets: When the consent of a Judge is necessary

A Judge’s consent is necessary when heirs accept an inheritance with the benefit of inventory (art. 484 c.c. e 747 c.p.c). This provides the heirs protection if the inheritance…

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American citizens living in Italy: How to buy a second home in the Peninsula

The historical charm, quality of life and good food in our beautiful country are not the only things that draw Americans to Italy. To date, MY LAWYER IN ITALY®…

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