How to protect an inheritance from divorce and/or separation Separation and divorce are two of the most painful events in life. The decision to legally end a relationship can set off a long and difficult process. The upheavals and emotional challenges can be enormous. On top of this, complex legal and financial issues with short […]
Do beneficiaries need to pay tax on Italian inheritance? This is a question we are often asked at De Tullio Law Firm. The answer is yes. Beneficiaries need to pay Italian inheritance tax. Who calculates Italian inheritance tax? When you become the beneficiary of an inheritance you may have to submit a statement of succession, “Dichiarazione […]
De Tullio Law Firm. Solid, strong, stable legal expertise At De Tullio Law Firm we provide independent legal advice in all areas of the law. The majority of our work focuses on managing a wide range of Italian and cross border legal matters. We are specialists in property, family and inheritance law. A passion for […]
The Italian property market Dreaming of buying property in Italy? The country’s rich heritage, magnificent buildings, cities steeped in history and regions with landscapes are as sublime as they are varied. This territorial diversity and widely different prices per square metre of property make the Italian real estate market very interesting. Property Prices The average […]
1 Euro houses in Italy: too good to be true? In recent years, to combat dwindling populations in rural areas of Italy, a number of Italian villages, have been launching charm offensives by putting a number of houses up for sale for the symbolic sum of 1 Euro. The aim of local municipalities is to […]
Italian Property: The importance of cadastral (land registry) and zoning compliance We often meet people who find themselves in trouble because they didn’t seek legal advice about cadastral and zoning compliance when they bought their Italian property. It is not uncommon to discover – some time after buying an Italian property, that the property is […]
COVID pandemic impact on the Italian property market If you own property in Italy or you are planning to buy one, you may be wondering how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the real estate market in Italy. Unfortunately, many people have lost their jobs or have had to halt professional activities during the pandemic. You […]
An Attestato di Prestazione Energetica is the Italian for an Energy Performance Certificate An Attestato di Prestazione Energetica (APE) describes the energy characteristics of a property. In Italy an APE is mandatory in order to sell or let a property. When is an APE mandatory? An APE is a legal requirement that came into effect on […]
Force Majeure: “Act of God” Does the COVID-19 pandemic trigger a Force Majeure Clause in Italian Property Sales and Purchasing Contracts? Also known as an “Act of God”, a Force Majeure clause in contracts is widely known, yet narrowly understood. In general, a Force Majeure is an event that is beyond the control of either […]
Wide-ranging central bank and government policies and stimulus packages are supporting the economy during the COVID pandemic. The Italian government has moved quickly to activate a fiscal package to support businesses and individuals through the crisis. The measures introduced in the “Cura Italia Decree” take a three pronged approach. Firstly, they aim to reinforce the […]
