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Can you give away an inheritance you haven’t accepted yet?
It’s a question that often comes up in families trying to plan ahead: if you’re entitled to inherit, can you already donate your share to

Can you ask for divorce alimony again after waiving it? What the law really says
When a marriage ends, financial arrangements are often the most delicate part of the entire process. In consensual divorces especially, it is common for both

Can harassment after separation still be considered a family crime? What Italian courts are saying
When a relationship ends, most people assume the legal bond disappears with it. In reality, Italian criminal law draws a much more complex line. According

Can I Sell My Share of the Inheritance Without Notifying the Other Heirs?
If you want to sell your share of an inheritance to someone outside the family, the law requires you to notify the other heirs first.

Can Grandparents Get Custody If Parents Are Unfit?
When both parents show serious shortcomings in their educational or emotional roles, the law steps in to protect the child. In these situations, grandparents may

Will: When Revocation Is Implicit in a Later Testament
A new will can cancel a previous one even without expressly saying so. According to a ruling by the Turin Court, omitting an heir in

What Is the Right of First Refusal on a Property?
What Is the Right of First Refusal on a Property? When buying or selling a property, most assume the freedom to negotiate and choose buyers

What Happens to a Joint Account If One Owner Dies?
What Happens to a Joint Account If One Owner Dies? A joint bank account is practical during life, but things change immediately when one account

Real Estate Agent: When Is the Commission Due?
Real Estate Agent: When Is the Commission Due? The right to a commission for a real estate agent is not automatic. The law requires mandatory

Prenuptial Agreements: Are They Valid in Italy?
Prenuptial Agreements: Are They Valid in Italy? Prenuptial agreements—common in Anglo-Saxon legal systems—allow couples to regulate the consequences of a possible separation or divorce in