Introduction Whether a family home or a second home, it is not uncommon for non-UK domiciled individuals to co-own UK property with, for example, their spouse. Where such property is co-owned as joint tenants, a potential issue may arise where the right of survivorship (which provides for the property to pass automatically to the [...]
England and Wales 1) REQUIREMENTS OF A VALID WILL In order to make a valid will in England and Wales, the testator must be of sound mind and at least 18 years old. There is an exception for soldiers in active military service or sailors at sea, who can execute their will at any [...]
Succession cases throughout the world share one thing in common: the principle that heirs can be appointed by will. Domestic succession laws can, however, place limitations on the testator's power, such as the concept of 'reserved shares'. In some cases, however, it is not easy to determine whether testamentary heirs should receive the entire [...]
In the case of successions governed by Italian law with elements of internationality and where there are testamentary dispositions requiring implementation and special technical expertise, it may be very useful to appoint an executor of the will He may also perform acts abroad, being able to use the European Certificate of Succession in another [...]
The European Certificate of Succession: on February 23 Seminar at the Catholic University of Milan On February 23, 2023, between 4:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., an interesting seminar organized by Professor Pietro Franzina on the European Certificate of Succession will take place at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. Speakers will include our [...]
Most European citizens living abroad ignore this fact. In the absence of a formal declaration to the contrary, their succession will be governed by the law of the country in which they reside. This rule, which replaced the old principle based on nationality, was introduced by the European Succession Regulation No. 650/2012, which [...]
The EU Regulation on successions does not apply only to EU citizens but is universally applicable. For any citizen residing in one the EU Member States, according to the system in force in the States which have signed the Regulation, the applicable law governing the succession shall be that of the place where the [...]
