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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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US/Italian Dual Citizenship in Italian Courts: Paperwork Misspellings

Beware! Many applications have been blocked or rejected by Consulates. One of the most common reasons to dismiss a case is because the applicant’s documentation contains paperwork misspellings or…

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Apostille: What is it and where can you get it for your Italian dual citizenship?

hat is an apostille, exactly? Apostilles authenticate seals and signatures on public documents such as birth, marriage, and death certificates so that they can be recognized in foreign countries….

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Trust or Trustee? Registering the title of real property in Italy

There have been several decisions in Italian courts on this issue, originating from requests made to the District Registrars that maintain records in the Land and Building Register (Conservatoria…

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Italian dual citizenship: how to check you have a 1948 case

Before this rule came into effect, Italian dual citizenship jure sanguinis could only be claimed through one’s male ancestors. The citizenship law enacted in 1912 only allowed women to…

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Italian citizenship by descent, June 2022 legislation: how to find your Court of reference

On June 22, 2022, new legislation regarding citizenship by descent came into effect (art. 36 law 206/2021). This new legislation created much confusion among those who have applied for…

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Understanding name changes in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries

As experts in the area, we always overcome this issue – no matter the US state or Italian comune in question, the reason for, or the number of discrepancies….

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A History Lesson about Liberation Day

Who were those brave soldiers that died to grant a future of freedom to our country? We may not know their names, but we remember them in our hearts….

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Do I need to speak Italian to apply for citizenship?
Do I have to speak Italian when applying for Italian dual citizenship?

In recent years, Italian dual citizenship has become a goal for many foreigners. Besides those who want to reconnect with their own roots and Italian ancestors, many others wish…

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The Legend of Ellis Island

Ellis Island will always be more than a museum alone: it is a symbol of the bright American dream. As well as the stories of those who crossed the…

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