Can parents and children negotiate inheritance terms?

This question often arises when families consider dividing assets between siblings while their parents are still alive. For instance, a reader, a father of two, owns a city apartment, while his wife owns a seaside villa. The couple, along with their children, wish to arrange their estates: one child would inherit the city apartment, and […]

What rights do relatives excluded from a will have?

Have you ever wondered who can contest a will? Can it be challenged by those who have been excluded? Let’s delve into the rights of relatives not included in a will. To understand this issue, it’s crucial to start with an important premise regarding inheritance.The distinction between statutory heirs and forced heirsIn the absence of […]

Married Without Children: Can They Make a Will Solely for Nephews and Nieces?

Married individuals without children may wonder if they can leave their entire estate to the children of their siblings. Through a will, individuals can dictate how their assets will be distributed after their death. This legal document allows them to choose who will inherit a portion of their estate, within the limits set by the […]

Inheritance: Is It Mandatory to Treat All Children Equally?

If a parent favors one child with a donation, can the other contest it? A parent is considering donating a substantial sum to one of their two children, creating an imbalance in the overall inheritance. Is this permissible? Must children be treated equally in inheritance matters? Can Parents Treat Children Differently Regarding Inheritance and Donations? […]

The discipline of the Holographic Will under Italian Law

The Holographic Will and Its InvalidityA comprehensive examination of the guided hand phenomenon in holographic wills. What is a Guided Hand in a Holographic Will?A holographic will must be entirely handwritten, dated, and signed by the testator, as stipulated by Article 602 of the Italian Civil Code. This type of will does not require witnesses […]