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The Italian Supreme Court Clarifies the Rights of Surviving Spouses and Adult Heirs

When a property owner passes away in Italy leaving behind a surviving spouse and adult children from a prior marriage or relationship, family dynamics can quickly become complicated. A frequent point of friction arises over who has the legal right to live in the family home – and whether an adult child residing on the […]

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Italian Citizenship by Descent in the UK: When You Need an Italian Court Case

Brexit made Italian citizenship more consequential for Britons with Italian heritage, but it did not create or change an ancestral claim. Eligibility depends on Italian citizenship law, the family…

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Inheritance: Don’t Let Your Italian Family Home Go to Auction

Inheriting a historic family villa, seaside apartment, or agricultural estate in Italy alongside siblings or co-heirs often leads to a common stalemate. One heir might want to keep the…

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A Non-Resident Landlord’s Guide to Italian Holiday Rentals

Italy’s short-term rental market (locazioni brevi) has entered an era of increased regulation and digital oversight. For American and British citizens who own real estate in Italy and monetize…

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Seven Years Later, Justice Returns to the Italian “Minor Case”—But Not for Everyone Yet

The United Sections have rejected the restrictive “minor case” interpretation that began in Rome in 2019. The decision (Sez. Un. no. 24045 del 26 luglio 2026) is the result…

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Italian Citizenship for Americans: Eligibility Routes, the 2025 Reform, and How to Apply

Italian citizenship for Americans is still achievable in 2026, but the rules changed fundamentally on March 27, 2025, when the decree law 36/2025 converted into Law 74/2025 took effect….

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The Italian Job Reaches Luxembourg

The Italian Constitutional Court has now issued its procedural order following the hearing of June 9, 2026. In doing so, the Court expressly reaffirmed the conclusions already reached in…

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Italian Court Confirms Trust Deeds Can Be Recorded Without a Public Notarial Deed

Modena Court rejects a restrictive interpretation of Italian law. This confirms that a trust deed executed as an authenticated private agreement may be recorded in the Italian Land Registry…

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Property Acquisition: The Importance of the Purchase Offer

Many prospective property buyers approach the purchase offer as a relatively harmless step in the acquisition process. The common belief is that the real contractual commitments will arise later,…

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A Foreigner’s Guide to Buying Property in Italy

The information in this guide is provided for general informational purposes only and constitutes broad guidelines, not legal advice. Legal advice and representation are provided exclusively through a formal…

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