What it is
The dichiarazione di successione is the tax declaration filed after a death to record the transfer of assets to the heirs.
It is used to pay any inheritance taxes due and to register the transfer of ownership of property.
It is a legal requirement and must be filed with the Agenzia delle Entrate (Italian Revenue Agency) within the deadlines set by law.
How we help
We prepare and file the inheritance declaration, calculate any taxes due and handle the registration of the transfer of assets.
We take care of the voltura catastale (updating the land registry) for property and explain the next steps with banks and other institutions.
Who it's for
- Heirs and those entitled to inherit
- Legatees and legal representatives of heirs
- Family members who need to deal with the property, accounts or other assets of the deceased
Documents to bring
- 1Death certificate
- 2IDs and codici fiscali (tax codes) of the deceased and the heirs
- 3Sworn statement or affidavit (atto notorio) identifying the heirs
- 4Copy of the will, if there is one
- 5Land-registry extracts and deeds of origin for the property
- 6Bank statements for accounts, securities and other financial holdings
Indicative list: depending on your situation we may ask for other documents.
