Expert Italian Probate & Inheritance Lawyers | Wills, Estate Planning & Inheritance Tax in Italy

Navigating Italian inheritance, probate, and estate planning can be complex, especially for foreign nationals with assets in Italy. Giambrone & Partners is a leading international law firm providing expert legal support from English-speaking Italian lawyers, guiding clients through wills, probate disputes, estate planning, intestate succession, and inheritance tax matters.

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Probate, Wills & Succession Services

Our firm offers comprehensive guidance on all aspects of Italian wills and probate, ensuring clients meet every legal requirement:

  • Get a will & drafting a will: Assistance with drafting Italian wills, including holographic, secret, or formal wills, tailored to comply with Italian law and your home country’s regulations
  • Italian Grant of Probate (Dichiarazione di Successione): Support in obtaining official probate to release Italian assets to beneficiaries
  • Intestate succession & legal inheritance: Guidance on inheritance when no will exists, protecting the rights of spouses, children, and other heirs
  • Cross-border estate planning: Coordinating multiple wills, avoiding jurisdiction conflicts, and minimising inheritance tax liabilities
  • Wills and probate disputes / contentious probate: Legal support for beneficiaries of a will, including inheritance disputes, wills disputes, and probate disputes
  • Trust lawyers & attorneys will: Advice on establishing trusts and managing assets efficiently for estate planning purposes

 

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Inheritance Tax & Financial Matters

Our team helps clients navigate taxation and financial obligations when dealing with estates in Italy:

  • Inheritance tax lawyer: Expert guidance on Italian inheritance tax (“Imposta sulle Successioni”), exemptions, allowances, and planning strategies
  • Property transfer tax: Support for property registration, valuation, and tax obligations when inheriting real estate or inheritance property in Italy.
  • Estate management & dispute resolution: Legal advice for resolving disputes over estates, including mediation and arbitration to avoid lengthy litigation

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Why Giambrone & Partners?

With over 20 years of experience in Italian probate, inheritance, and estate planning law, Giambrone & Partners provides expert legal assistance with wills, probate, succession planning, inheritance disputes, and cross-border estates. Our multilingual team ensures clear communication, practical guidance, and tailored support for both domestic and international clients.

We offer comprehensive services, including:

  • The comfort of consulting an English-speaking probate lawyer
  • Offices across Italy for local and cross-border matters
  • Experienced lawyers known for their approachability, pragmatism, and strategic guidance

Whether you are a beneficiary, property owner, or planning your estate, we guide you through Italy’s complex inheritance and probate system. From drafting a will and navigating intestate succession to managing probate procedures, inheritance tax, and disputes over estates, our specialists provide effective support at every stage.

Contact Giambrone & Partners today for personalised, multilingual advice to ensure a smooth probate process, protect your family’s wealth, and secure your legacy.

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Via Poli 29
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Italy
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