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
When the ownership of an Italian property has passed by way of an inheritance (eredità ), or has been transferred between generations by a gift (donazione), this may create an obstacle to the future sale, in particular if less than 20 years has passed from the inheritance or gift. A seller may find there is increased
There are common misconceptions about inheritance law and estate planning in Italy and what type of will should be made by international residents or property owners, whether a will should be made at all, or whether different wills should be drawn up in every country. There is however no one-shoe-fits-all rule. Advice may differ, and
