What obligations do the heirs have towards the deceased’s ex-wife?

What obligations do the heirs have towards the deceased’s ex-wife? The ex-spouse remains the heir of the deceased only if the following two conditions are met: the divorce must not have taken place yet; the separation decree must not have declared the surviving spouse to be charged.   Thus, the separated spouse is not only […]

When is a will not valid?

When is a will not valid Both those who are preparing to write a will and their heirs may be interested in the topic of the document’s validity: to the first, in order to draft one that cannot be contested upon his death, to the second, to make them aware of the grounds on which […]

How to divide the estate between siblings

How to divide the estate between siblings Even if there is a will, the descendants are always entitled to a share in the testator’s estate (the so-called “unavailable share”). The children’s share of the estate is, however, also calculated taking into account what they received by way of a gift while the parent was still […]

Is the waiver of inheritance revocable?

Is the waiver of inheritance revocable? Whoever decides to accept the inheritance of another person cannot go back: acceptance is irrevocable. It is therefore a decision to be taken very carefully and prudently as, once you become heir to the deceased, you are liable for all debts left by the latter ( if only limited […]

Minors and Inheritance

Minors and Inheritance Under Italian Law, when an heir is a minor, the inheritance shall be accepted by his legal representative (such as the parent) in the best interest of the minor himself. In this case, the law provides that the acceptance of the inheritance shall be made with the benefit of inventory. The acceptance […]