No alimony for short marriage

No alimony for short marriage If the marriage has not lasted long and the spouse is young and working, then in the event of a divorce, alimony may be not assigned. According to the recent ruling of the Italian Supreme Court, the factors to be considered in order to recognize the assignment of alimony to […]

Bank account of the deceased: what happens?

Bank account of the deceased: what happens? Under Italian Law, if the holder of a bank account dies, the heirs inherit his bank deposits, including investments and cash. Only heirs who have accepted the inheritance are entitled to inherit the bank account, even when the acceptance has been made with the benefit of inventory. The […]

Bank loans for property purchase in Italy

Bank loans for property purchase in Italy According to Italian Law, foreign citizens have the faculty to apply for a bank loan in order to purchase a property in Italy. If you are not Italian or Italian resident and you are interested in buying, restoring or refurbishing an Italian property you can apply for a […]

Liability of the pedestrian in case of a road accident

Liability of the pedestrian in case of a road accident According to the Italian Codice della Strada (equivalent to the Highway Code), the pedestrian is required to behave with diligence and prudence while crossing and to comply with the rules set forth not to be an obstacle and a road danger.   If the pedestrian infringes these rules […]

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 […]