Make a will for Italy

MAKE A WILL FOR ITALY FROM HOME

Question: Can I make a will for Italian assets in another country?

Answer: Here is how to make a will for Italy from another country.

How to Make a Will for Italy at Home

Step 1: Make a List

• What you own (your estate)
• Pending debts
• Beneficiary/ies
• Who should pay funeral expenses and/or other estate debts
• Contingencies
• Any other relevant financial or personal matter

Step 2: Write Your Wishes

• In your own words, write down how you wish to distribute your estate and any other aspects that are important to you based on your list from Step 1.

Step 3: Discuss With Your Lawyer. The will is the keystone of your estate planning

• Share your results from the steps above with a trusted and experienced legal consultant. This step is particularly important if there are international aspects in your personal or family situation, such as, you live in a country different from your citizenship or you own assets in other jurisdictions. You can get advice over the phone without leaving your home.
• Your legal consultant will likely suggest amendments to make sure the will is fully enforceable based on the applicable law..
• In some cases, for example for wills to be used in Italy, a will is valid even if it is just handwritten, without signature authentication by notary, lawyer or witnesses.

Review your will with an English speaking Italian legal expert.

Related Information

• Things to consider when you make a will involving Italy
• How to challenge a handwritten will in Italy
• Estate planning involving Italy
• Italian Will or Foreign Will
• Italian Inheritance process
• Italian inheritance taxes