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Italian nuptial agreement
Are prenuptial and nuptial agreements allowed in Italy? What laws apply after moving to Italy?
Real Italian lawyer
Question: I received a letter from “Studio Legale”. Is it legitimate? Answer: “Studio Legale” in Italian means “Law Firm”. For example, “Studio Legale Metta” is like saying “Metta Law Firm”. We receive many requests from foreign individuals asking if the letter they received from “Studio Legale” is legitimate. In most cases it is a scam. …
Italian citizenship jure sanguinis
How to apply for Italian citizenship for you and your children if one of your parents was born in Italy.
Non Italian will valid in Italy
Do you need to amend your UK will after buying property in Italy? Here’s what you should consider.
Do I need an Italian will or not?
Do you need an Italian will for your Italian property? Understanding inheritance rules for foreign citizens.
Italian Inheritance Taxes
Understanding Italian inheritance taxes: what you need to know about estate and property transfer taxes.
How can I challenge a forged Italian will
Challenging a suspected forged will in Italy: what to know and how to proceed from abroad.
Italian force majeure
“Act of God” Question: Does Coronavirus (COVID-19) qualify as Force Majeure in Italy? Answer: Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic there has been a spike of breach of contract cases in Italy. Here is some general advice to both the fulfilling party and the party in breach of contract. Italian Force Majeure In Italy, force majeure is a …
Italian inheritance process
Inheriting Italian property from a British relative: steps to transfer ownership for UK beneficiaries.
Italian property transfer by separation or divorce
Changing the name on an Italian property title after separation or divorce: process for non-residents.
Italian property purchase jointly or separately
The implications of joint and separate property purchases for married couples in Italy.
Lease Requirements for Italian Elective Residency Visa
What are the requirements for a lease agreement for the Italian Elective Residency Visa application?
Italian legal translations
Question: Can you assist me in an Italian matter where Italian legal translations are needed? Answer: Our International Department would be glad to assist you completing and formalizing Italian translations. SLM members and affiliates, native and licensed interpreters, handle legal Italian translations on a regular basis, including certified translations under oath in Court. ***
Italian solicitor – Definitions
Question: What is the difference between Italian lawyer, Italian solicitor, Italian barrister and Italian attorney? I heard Italian solicitors can discuss cases in court nationwide. Answer: When you hear the word “Solicitor” in Italy the speaker is referring to an Avvocato, i.e., a professional licensed to practice Italian law. Italian Solicitors are allowed to practice law and represent clients nationwide, in and out of court. Nomenclature: …
Italian attorneys
Question: Is an Italian attorney allowed to practice nationwide, all over Italy, or, for example, an Italian Attorney from Tuscany is not allowed to practice in Venice? Answer: Italian attorneys are allowed to practice Italian law nationwide, once they have passed the bar exam (in Italian “Esame di Stato”) and they are registered with a local Italian bar association (“Consiglio dell’Ordine”) as “Avvocato”. “Attorney …