Selfies with the Lover: Legal Consequences

Selfies with the Lover Legal Consequences

What happens to the spouse who posts photos with their lover on social media? Separation, fault, compensation: the legal risks of an extramarital relationship. Love often makes people reckless. This is what happens to people who, despite being married, don’t hide their adulterous relationship and post photos with their new partner on social media. However, […]

What must a will have to be valid?

What must a will have to be valid

Essential elements of a holographic will be required under penalty of nullity. In the article “How to make a will without a notary,” we explained that there are two main forms of wills: the “public will,” made in the presence of a notary, and the “holographic will,” made by oneself, without assistance, on plain paper […]

Write a valid holographic will

Writing a valid holographic will

Writing a valid holographic will is essential for ensuring your estate’s effective division without conflicts among heirs. To avoid common errors, consider joint ownership versus division, understand statutory and disposable shares, and be mindful of the rights of a cohabitant. Avoiding conditional provisions is crucial to prevent complications in the future. When planning the division […]

How to Write a Valid Will in Italy

How to Write a Valid Will in Italy

Writing a valid will in Italy is essential for determining the distribution of one’s assets after death. While making a will is not obligatory, it allows individuals to allocate their inheritance to specific recipients. To write a valid will, several factors must be considered: respecting statutory shares, having testamentary capacity, and ensuring the correct form […]

Navigating Inheritance and Parental Gifts: Legal Implications

Inheritance and Parental Gifts

Personal financial autonomy has boundaries, especially in parental gifts. Italian law ensures a non-negotiable portion of inheritance for family members, even against wills. This raises concerns about parents favoring one child with financial assistance. Such preferences can hinder other heirs’ rights, highlighting the issue of equity. Imagine one child receiving significant financial support while others […]