Suddenly there is a new forum and lots of new members appear from nowhere asking really useful questions! it's almost as if someone somewhere is trying to make the new site justifuy its existence. Which is nice.
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One for Charlotte - i have an American client, executor of his fathers estate who says that under the Uniform International Wills Act he can deal with the Italian succession of his American/Italian father.
Wed, 01/23/2013 - 06:36
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 13:28
'Tourists' in ITaly have now got a deroga from the government allowing them to buy stuff that costs more than 1000 euros with cash.
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 03:22
There is a hugely important element to the manovra published yesterday. For people who took residence in Italy to get prima casa, but dont actually live here...From 2012 you will pay 7/1000 on the value of any property owned OUTSIDE ITaly.
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 02:52
oops apologies - going blind in my old age
Thu, 12/02/2010 - 03:55
So the Nationwide has introduced bank charges - £1 fee and 2% commission on every withdrawal via ATM abroad - Im gutted. But, I had no advance warning and am also deeply annoyed. Anyone else in the same boat?
Thu, 11/18/2010 - 03:54
Somewhat open mouthed to see a large ad for Giambrone on the front page of the Italy Mag website.
Sat, 11/06/2010 - 04:04
Does anyone have any info on the scudo fiscale. It seems that the new version is not only retroactive, but anyone bringing money into Italy could be liable for 5% tax if they are resident.
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 13:05
The disaster in the province of Messina goes to prove the instability and 'eyes wide shut' approach to living in Italy.
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 04:04
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There is no reason to susepct the notaio is not being honest - he has nothing to gain by not doing a succession right or not, but ultimatelythe choice of notaio is yours - you choose one and they do the work. A succession will have to take into account the deceaseds estate and the heirs - there is the law of legittima in Italy so the estate is usually carved up according to surviving relatives - and a bit of their will... The notaio is a member of the notarile college and you can make formal complaints but it would take alot to have a notaio investigated for malpractise or negligence. However, if you are really worried you should speak to a lawyer who is a specialist in succession law - Charlotte Oliver on this forum for example, and they will take care of it all for you.
What you are doing is a successione - which is bread and butter stuff for a notaio. He is appointed by and works for the state to stipulate transfers of beni immobili (immovable property), as well as found companies, write wills etc etc - Most notaios are honest, some are better than others - but the thing to bear in mind is that he doesnt work for you, he works for the state. If you are lucky he will act as an advisor, lawyer and friend - if not, he will just do what he is paid to do. however - he must apply the law to the letter - so if there is a contentious issue, he should at the very least tell you what the problem is and advise you how to overcome it. My notaio always says that advice is free, but work you pay for!
you can buy an apple on line at the apple shop and its delivered in 2 days to your door to your spec. Otherwise you can buy a pc from PCs R US and just put on an English OS - get Windows 7 its a million times better than Vista.
I agree with Capo Boi. It's life - swallow hard and accept it. There is no free banking in ITaly, but by the same token its unlikely that the Monte dei Paschi will go bust. It would be virtually impossible to not have a bank account - especially if you dont live here and want to pay bills via the internet. If you dont want to pay 2 euros every time you get money out of the hole in the wall, go to the bank and get it out over the counter. If you dont want to pay 50 cents for an online bank transfer pay your bills at the PO and pay 1.10 euros instead. Just factor the costs in to your Italian life - to make your life much easier it must be worth the money....
try mounting it on polystyrene - that usually absorbs some noise and vibration. 3-4 cm
from the description it could be a rhinoceros, but I suspect it is a gecco....
New one to me - Id say not - if you expressly wish your beni to be disposed of under the law of your nationality I cant see that the UK can so no - but I would ask Charlotte - she's the mastermind on this...
You cant avoid your children getting their share if you have an Italian will - the easiest and cheapest way to do it is to write a holographic will - three lines in your own handwriting, signed and dated, wishing that your Italian estate is disposed of under the law of your nationality - and then dispose of your goods with a British (or whatever) will - leave it with a notaio and its fine. You will save an awful lot of money and you can do what you like with your stuff.
Thanks Penny - it did occur to me at about 5am this morning that a libero prof without a 'dita' might not need to be registered at the CCIAA so Im happy to be corrected.
Technically, if you're going to be living in Italy for more than 183 days a year it doesnt matter where your business is, you will be taxed in ITaly. As a libero professionista, and consulente, you 'should' be registered at the camera di commercio which will automatically open your INPS account - and you should then get a decent commercialista and get a partita IVA (VAT no) and then give the government all your money..... Some people - working over hte internet and not actually being above the radar in Italy - opt to not do any of this and when they apply for teh CdS and can prove enough money in the bank account (10.000) for both of you, dont need to fill in any of that part of the form and remain 'with independent means' and not working as far as the state knows. If you are resident in Tuscany, it is your wife who has to the PdS as a non EU citizen, as you are here without any need for a CdS.... and then she would be here as a spouse of a EU citizen and would have no problem ... or not?