Contentious probate proceedings and inheritance proceedings in Italy
Purpose and necessity of the procedure
Sometimes an inheritance dispute is unavoidable. Particularly since the entry into force of the EU Succession Regulation, it is increasingly necessary to apply German inheritance law in an Italian court. In such cases, we represent our clients as legal representatives or work with the litigation lawyer.
We are at your side in probate and inheritance proceedings
Our services
- Examination of whether German or Italian inheritance law is applicable,
- Clarification of jurisdiction and jurisdictional dispute,
- Expert opinions on Italian inheritance law for Italian courts,
- Contestation of the will (e.g. due to testamentary incapacity or error),
- Action for German compulsory portion in Italy or Germany,
- Reduction action in Italy or Germany,
- Action for settlement of the community of heirs,
- Proceedings against an executor in Italy (e.g. register of estates, dismissal, information, accountability, damages),
- Dismissal of the executor of the will and
- Enforcement of a claim for injunctive relief (e.g. sale of property).
Att. Prof.* Dr. Stephan J. Lang
Your specialist for inheritance law
Tel.: +49 (0)172 / 923 1838
Settling an estate in Italy can be complex and demanding. There are a number of legal and administrative hurdles that need to be overcome. We can help you further.
Overview Topics Italy
Inheritance law Italy
Find out now about the most important questions of Italian inheritance law: Which national inheritance law and tax law applies? We are your experts in German-Italian inheritance law.
Settlement of estates
Find out now about the most important questions regarding the settlement of estates in Italy: How can a right of inheritance be proven? What documents are required for the acceptance of an inheritance?
Will
Find out now about the most important questions regarding wills in Italy: How must a will be drawn up in person? What types of notarized wills are there?
Law on compulsory portions
Find out now about the most important questions regarding the right to a compulsory portion in Italy: Which persons are entitled to a nocturnal inheritance? How can the no-name portion be enforced in court?
Legal succession
Find out now about the most important questions regarding intestate succession in Italy: When does intestate succession take effect? Who benefits from intestate succession?
Probate & inheritance process
Find out now about the most important issues in contentious probate and inheritance proceedings in Italy: let us convince you of our comprehensive range of services.
Real estate donation
Find out now about the most important questions regarding the gift of real estate in Italy: What must a gift agreement contain? How high are the tax-free amounts in Italy?
Inheritance tax
Find out now about the most important questions regarding inheritance tax in Italy: In which cases does Italian inheritance tax apply? How high are the tax-free amounts in Italy?
Your specialist for inheritance law
Att. Prof. (GTU / Georgien) Dr. phil. Stephan J. Lang
- Lawyer and specialist lawyer for inheritance law
- Certified executor (AGT) and mediator
- Visiting professor at the GTU /Tbilisi/Georgia (2013 – 2019)
- Member of the German-Italian Lawyers’ Association
- Office location: Munich
- Area: Rome
- Tel.: +49 (0)172 / 923 1838
