Estate Planning

Living will finally possible in Italy

Italian Living Will

The new law regarding the Italian Living Will – testamento biologico (law 219/2017) – enters into force on 31 January 2018. Nick Metta highlights the implications in Italy of a foreign Lasting (Durable) Power of Attorney in light of this new legislation. Power of Attorney, Lasting (Durable) Power of Attorney and Living Will Under Italian …

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Italian estate planning for expatriates

Le Tour De Italian Lawyer evid - Italian estate planning for expatriates

A group of experts in Italian financial planning shared a wealth of key information and insider tips with expats during the Italian leg of “Le Tour de Finance”, held September 26 in Tuscany and the following day in Umbria. Hosted by the IFA Spectrum Finance Group’s manager for Italy, Gareth Horsfall, both stops on the tour were a success with over 60 …

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Italian financial crisis 2011: essential estate planning for Italian real estate investors

line article - Italian financial crisis 2011: essential estate planning for Italian real estate investors

Partner Nick Metta advises on key estate planning actions for Italian property investors in light of current Italian economic situation. After the resignation of Italian Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on 12 November 2011, economist and former European Commissioner Mario Monti was appointed to replace him, tasked with assembling a new government composed of experts who must delineate and carry …

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Italian property owners don’t need an Italian will

Italian Will not needed

One question we always hear from non-Italian property clients is: Do I need an Italian will? We often surprise them with the simple answer: No. Many think that it is necessary to have an Italian will to address their Italian property inheritance, but, the truth is, an Italian will isn’t necessary. A will is recommended, but …

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