Lawyer for Inheritance and Succession Law in Florence
The Law Firm Metello Favi assists its clients in succession planning in Florence, handling all aspects, including issues related to the generational transfer of family assets. It has gained extensive experience in judicial assistance in inheritance cases and mediation procedures.
Succession Planning and Generational Transfer of Assets
An expert lawyer in inheritance law in Florence assists clients in succession planning, handling all aspects related to the generational transfer of family assets, from drafting wills to the most suitable tools for protecting heirs and preventing future disputes.
Contesting a Will and Action for Reduction
The firm offers judicial assistance in inheritance cases, including contesting wills and the action for reduction to protect the legal share, ensuring qualified support at every stage of the litigation.
Inheritance Division and Succession Mediation
The Law Firm Metello Favi assists co-heirs in inheritance division, both judicially and amicably, and in mandatory mediation procedures for succession matters, always seeking the most effective solution for the client's protection.
Frequently Asked Questions about Inheritance and Successions
What is the deadline to accept or renounce an inheritance?
The right to accept an inheritance prescribes in ten years from the opening of the succession. Renunciation is made by a declaration before a notary or the court registry. However, those already in possession of the inherited assets have much shorter deadlines to make an inventory and decide: in these cases, it is advisable to seek legal advice immediately.
What is the legal share (quota di legittima)?
It is the portion of the estate that the law reserves for certain close relatives: the spouse, children, and, if there are no children, the parents. If a will or lifetime gifts infringe upon this share, the forced heir can take legal action with the action for reduction to obtain what is rightfully theirs.
Can a will be contested?
Yes. A will can be contested due to formal defects, the testator's incapacity, or defects in consent, as well as for the infringement of the legal share. Each action has its own prerequisites and deadlines: therefore, it is important to have a lawyer specializing in successions examine the will as soon as you become aware of it.
The heirs disagree on the division: what can be done?
In matters of succession and division, the law provides for a mediation attempt before litigation. If an agreement is reached, the division is concluded with a contract between the co-heirs; otherwise, the court is asked for judicial division. The firm assists co-heirs in both avenues.