Italian wills and estate planning

Our experts assist beneficiaries, executors, and trustees with estate planning and wills involving Italian assets, helping to anticipate potential issues and protect beneficiaries. 

• Providing applicable law and tax advice, including residence, domicile, property location, and conflict of laws
• Advising on Italian succession laws and forced heirship rules, impact with individual’s personal circumstances and wishes
• Considering the relevance of EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV in each case)
• Drafting wills for individuals with assets in Italy and how they may interact with any UK wills or wills drafted in another jurisdiction
• Advising on estate planning to anticipate future succession issues and to protect beneficiaries
• Advising on English Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs) and their validity in Italy 
• Structuring lifetime transfers

We are a bilingual, dual-qualified team with expertise in both civil and common law systems. Trusted by our peers — many of our clients come through referrals from other lawyers — we combine technical excellence with practical solutions in complex, cross-border estate matters. Our proactive approach to estate planning helps prevent future difficulties for beneficiaries, whilst our clear, culturally sensitive and client-focused service ensures that every client feels supported and understood.

We charge hourly rates that reflect the skills and experience of our dual-qualified lawyers. At the start of your matter, we’ll provide an estimate or budget of likely costs and update these if your requirements or the circumstances of the case change.