Since 2007 Italian Legal Language Services has offered assistance to private clients and attorneys seeking clarifications on administrative procedures in the context of Italian succession law. Client-heirs typically live outside Italy and wish to covey assets or sell Italian assets.
We typically convey title to real property by filing directly with the Italian Government Agency (Agenzia delle entrate) and assist in liquidating assets held by banks and other institutions.In addition, we will also review real property sales contracts, bank accounts, divorce documents, and translate vital records prior to their submission to Italian Consulates.
We typically convey title to real property by filing directly with the Italian Government Agency (Agenzia delle entrate) and assist in liquidating assets held by banks and other institutions.In addition, we will also review real property sales contracts, bank accounts, divorce documents, and translate vital records prior to their submission to Italian Consulates.
Services
Our office prepares notarized documents for filings in Italy. Our clients, typically residing outside of Italy, wish to transfer assets, sell Italian real estate, claim insurance proceeds or other assets. Our areas of concentration: Italian Inheritance law (Le successioni) Italian Citizenship. We also assist in determining Italian Estate Taxes, if any.
If you are reading this, you are probably a descendant of Italian emigrants who sought a new life in the USA, Canada, and Australia. Their unclaimed properties most likely are still in their names even after many decades. The children of emigrants may still be able to reclaim their ancestor's property according to Italian succession law.
It is important when taking this short questionnaire consisting of a maximum of seven questions that one sets aside any preconceived ideas about wills in general. For example, a common misconception is that one must be named in a will to be entitled to an inheritance. Assets in Italy usually pass to the immediate and/or certain family members irrespective of the existence of a will or its contents even after many years.
Italian inheritance taxes on estates under E1,000,000 do not require any tax payments by the "immediate family", the surviving spouse and children. If you are not immediate family, taxes are due in varying percentages depending on the relationship to the deceased. The chart below provides the percentages used to calculate an inheritance tax of the next of kin or other heirs.
Upon the demise of anyone holding title to assets in Italy, irrespective of nationality and living anywhere in the world, the Italian Civil Code speaks to the subject of succession law (commonly called "inheritance") and the subsequent rights of heirs. To see if you are eligible please take 1 minute to complete the eligibility questionnaire.
Reviews (10)
Gianna Craviotto
Feb 10, 2021
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I found Anthony and Sonia Alioto through a friend's referral. I reached out to this marvelous team last August to ask a question regarding family property in Italy. As it turns out, what I thought was a fairly simple question turned out not to be. They unearthed information regarding the title of the property that unknowingly needed to be dealt with years ago. Had I never reached out to them, this could have cost my family grief and a lot of money. I honestly do not know what I would have done without their knowledge and expertise. This is NOT something I could have handled on my own. They are
Anna Arntz
Feb 03, 2021
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My father first found Sonia and Anthony to help with some legal matters in Italy. At his death, I again turned to Sonia and Anthony for assistance. They provided translations and guided me on how to proceed with necessary actions. Not sure what I would have done without them. Sonia is always patient and willing to explain the legal requirements. Anthony is very responsive to communications. After working with them over the years, I would recommend their services.
F. Montoya
Nov 19, 2020
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I don't know what I would have done without Sonia and Anthony's help with an inheritance issue that turned out to be very complex. Sonia is fighting very hard for us. She has never given up. She is very knowledgeable about Italian inheritance laws and she stands her ground against adversaries. Thank you Sonia and Anthony for all you have done and continue to do for us.
Joey Kuhlman
Aug 31, 2020
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When dealing with issues of estate succession, real estate, or questions related to banking and taxes in Italy, Anthony and Sonia have been utterly invaluable to our family They have guided us on multiple occasions over the years and have always been efficient, responsive and knowledgeable. I recommend them unequivocally to anyone who is attempting to navigate Italian bureaucracy and has been left bewildered.
John Blount
Aug 07, 2020
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I am a dual citizen Italian / U.S. I used the services of Anthony and Sonia Alioto for inheritance issues in Italy regarding my property there. Both Anthony and Sonia are very nice and easy to work with. I worked mostly with Sonia who was very professional and thorough in listening to my complex issue and then providing me with excellent and easily comprehensible advice. This was very important and resolved my concerns with the inheritance issues I have in Italy. Follow up email responses to my further concerns were immediately and easily resolved. Italianlaw is an excellent legal resource for
Biagio Siniscalchi
Jul 31, 2020
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It was a pleasure working with the service. I am a second generation Italian/american and even through I speak and understand, my family business that required legal expertise, was essential that i could rely on someone from this side of the world. There was direction and explanation all the way till finish. It was as if I was speaking to my family. We all know how dealing with Italian law, can and is like a trip to the Dentist!!! They made me feel as if I had a "prize Fighter" on my side!
Joseph McDevitt
Jul 15, 2020
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I was an Executor of an Estate and discovered a potential years old Italian Bank account that was forgotten. I did a little research and contacted Anthony. After a short conversation he wasn't sure there was much he could do. I don't know what research he did but he called me back within 20 minutes and said he believes the account is a little larger than I thought and he wanted to pursue it. The Italian beauracacy was difficult to work with. Anthony and his wife were bulldogs and would not take"no" for an answer. It took a couple of years but they were persistent and we got back 100% of the Funds
Linda DiBenardo
Jun 30, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I can heartily recommend the services of Italian Law. The expertise of Anthony & Sonia Alioto will guide you through legal Italian matters brilliantly. Also most pleasantly you will learn some important cultural and linguistic tips for Italian life. Linda Metallo DiBenardo
I can heartily recommend the services of Italian Law. The expertise of Anthony & Sonia Alioto will guide you through legal Italian matters brilliantly. Also most pleasantly you will learn some important cultural and linguistic tips for Italian life. Linda Metallo DiBenardo
Claudia Necke
Jun 26, 2020
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Anna N. Bolla
Jun 26, 2020
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I needed to create a Special Power of Atty. for a property in Italy. I was fortunate enough to find Anthony & Sonia & they were very friendly & professional. They provided top-notch service & gave me easy-to-follow instructions for what to do with the Procura Speciale once it was completed. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs services of this kind. Grazie mille!
