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, […]
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 sole heir of the deceased owner, with a valid succession declaration (“dichiarazione di successione”) in hand. But what happens if, months or even years later, it […]
Adverse possession of jointly-owned properties by family members
Adverse possession, also known as “squatter’s rights”, is a legal principle in which an individual who does not have a legal title to a piece of property can acquire lawful ownership based on continuous possession or occupation. In Italy adverse possession is usually invoked when those possessing the property have occupied it for at least […]