Estate and Inheritance Law

Francesca specializes in estate and inheritance law for Italian Americans, providing expert guidance in cross-border successions. Her practice addresses the specific challenges faced by those inheriting property or assets in Italy. With extensive experience in this niche area, Francesca offers comprehensive legal support to help clients navigate the complexities of Italian inheritance law.

Asset discovery is a critical aspect of Francesca's services. Often, heirs are unaware of the full extent of their Italian inheritance due to incomplete or outdated records. Francesca conducts detailed investigations, utilizing her professional network and expertise to identify hidden assets and ensure clients receive their full entitlement under Italian law.

Navigating Italian forced heirship laws is a significant part of Francesca's practice. These laws, which guarantee minimum inheritance shares to immediate family members, can conflict with wills made under U.S. law. Francesca helps clients understand these complexities and develops strategies to align the testator's intentions with Italian legal requirements.

Tax compliance is another key area of Francesca's expertise. She guides clients through the tax implications of Italian inheritances, ensuring they meet their obligations under both Italian and U.S. tax laws. This dual-system approach helps clients avoid potential legal issues and financial penalties associated with cross-border inheritances.

Throughout the inheritance process, Francesca provides comprehensive support in navigating the Italian legal system. Her in-depth knowledge of Italian inheritance law, combined with her understanding of the position of Italian American heirs, allows her to effectively address disputes and protect her clients' inheritance rights.    

If you currently own house or an estate in Italy, you may also need to deal with inheritance matters down the line.

Francesca will be happy to assist you in drafting a will to transfer the property located in Italy to your heirs. If you have inherited assets or property in Italy instead, you need to do some formalities in order to acquire them.

We can help you to submit a declaration of succession at the relevant Italian Office (Agenzia delle Entrate) and register the real estate and the goods under your name.