TACIT ACCEPTANCE OF INHERITANCE

In Italian succession law, tacit acceptance (accettazione tacita) occurs when an heir performs acts that implies the intention to accept the inheritance, even without a formal declaration of acceptance. Under art. 476 of the Civil Code, such acceptance is irrevocable and exposes the heir to full liability for the debt of the estate debts, unless

Caselaw – Choice of English Law in an Italian Will

COURT OF APPEAL OF MILAN – JUDGMENT NO. 626/2026 – 11.3.2026 This case concerned a dispute before the Court of Appeal of Milan regarding the succession of R.G., a British citizen, who died in 2020 domiciled and resident in the United Kingdom, and who owned real estate in Italy. The family of R.G. was represented

Italy’s real estate market in 2026

The Italian economy in 2026 is offering a stable, low‑inflation environment encouraging opportunities for international investors in the property market. The Office of National Statistics (ISTAT) projects Italian GDP growth of  0.8% in 2026 (previously this was 0.7% in 2024 of 0.5% in 2025) which is driven entirely by domestic consumption and investment rather than

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