Since the EU Succession Regulation came into force in 2015, its rules on cross-border successions apply to estates of deceased persons whether they were resident in Italy at the time of death or they owned property situated in Italy. The EU Succession Regulation applies to estates relating to citizens of third countries as well as citizens of EU member...
Read MoreSelling gifted or inherited property
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 scrutiny of the property history by the...
Read MoreGuidance on Wills for British citizens abroad
Drawing up a Last Will and Testament where there is an international factor is particularly challenging. This post aims to provide straightforward guidance on wills for British citizens who find themselves outside the United Kingdom at this unprecedented time of the global health pandemic. We are aware that people are unexpectedly facing the question of...
Read MoreInheritance law and estate planning in Italy
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 there may be more than...
Read MoreJohnny Hallyday – the French inheritance dispute continues
The inheritance dispute between the heirs of Johnny Hallyday took a dramatic turn in the French court of Nanterre this week. A much awaited ruling was published on Tuesday 28th May. Click here to read our previous article on the commencement of proceedings in 2018 The Nanterre court declared this week that it does have jurisdictional competence to...
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