Italian law of filiation: the legal rights of children born in and out of wedlock De Tullio Law Firm provided legal expertise regarding the Italian law of filiation at the Supreme Court of Western Australia. The parties involved in the case about paternity and inheritance rights emigrated to Australia from Italy in the 1960s. Before […]
Can foreign nationals get a mortgage in Italy even if they are not residents? The short answer is yes. However, compared to foreign nationals resident in Italy, obtaining a mortgage in Italy is more complex for non-resident foreign nationals with an income from outside Italy. There are fewer options when it comes to lenders who […]
How is property divided in a divorce in Italy? This article explores Italian matrimonial regimes, or marital property systems, and how property is divided in a divorce in Italy. Matrimonial regimes in Italy “Regime patrimoniale dei coniugi” in Italian. Because matrimonial regimes regulate financial affairs between couples, matrimonial regimes may become a significant aspect in […]
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 International 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 […]
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 currently looking at the Italian Property Market, 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 […]
