Italian jurisdiction for international succession

Pursuant to Law n. 218 of 1995 (Reform of the Italian system of private international law), in matters regarding succession, Italian jurisdiction applies when:

- the deceased was an Italian citizen at the time of death;

 - the succession is opened in Italy;

- the assets of greater economic value that are part of the succession are located in Italy;

 - the defendant has his/her habitual residence in Italy or lives in Italy or has accepted Italian jurisdiction, unless the request concerns immovable property located abroad; 

 - the request concerns assets located in Italy.

Italian jurisdiction does not apply for immovable property abroad.

To know more about last will and testment, please see also:

Legal advice on last will and testament in Italy

Revocation of a last will in Italy

International wills in Italy

European Certificate of Succession and its validity in Italy

For more information, please contact Lawyers in Rome