Inherited property in Como — assistance for Argentine and Brazilian heirs

Multi-generational succession management for South American descendants in Como

Inheriting property in Como as a descendant of Italian emigrants in Argentina or Brazil


Descendants of Italian emigrants residing in Argentina or Brazil frequently discover that they have inherited property in Como or in the surrounding municipalities of Como.
These cases typically involve multi-generational succession chains that may span three or four generations, requiring the reconstruction of civil status documentation across Italian and South American registries.
The complexity is compounded where not all heirs have obtained Italian citizenship recognition, where succession declarations were never filed by previous generations, or where the property is subject to building irregularities.


The firm regularly handles succession matters involving Argentine and Brazilian heirs, drawing on established familiarity with South American consular procedures, apostille requirements under the 1961 Hague Convention, and the specific documentary challenges presented by Argentine and Brazilian civil registries.
The firm is available to assist throughout the procedure, from the initial documentary reconstruction through to the cadastral transfer or, where the heirs prefer, the sale of the inherited property.


Acceptance with benefit of inventory — protecting heirs from inherited debts


Where the inherited property in Como may be encumbered by debts — including unpaid taxes, condominium arrears, or mortgages — the heir residing abroad should consider acceptance with benefit of inventory (accettazione con beneficio di inventario) under Articles 484 and following of the Italian Civil Code.
This protective measure limits the heir's liability to the value of the inherited assets, preventing the succession from becoming a financial burden.
The firm advises on the advisability and procedure of this protective mechanism in each specific case.


How to proceed — preliminary consultation


The first recommended step is to schedule a thirty-minute preliminary consultation, available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, to assess the succession situation, identify any documentary gaps, and outline the required steps.
The consultation is conducted via secure videoconference and accommodates South American time zones.


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I am Lawyer Liliana L'Aurora, registered with the Bar Association of Latina, with broad experience in business distress law and over-indebtedness, as provided by the Business Distress Code. Crisis Manager in over-indebtedness procedures and insolvency proceedings. I am also registered with the Register of Crisis Managers and the OCC of Latina.

I have gained significant experience at the De Felice Law Firm, working on bankruptcy proceedings and real estate sales. I offer legal consultation to companies and private individuals in the following areas: commercial law, family law, civil liability.

Graduated in Law from La Sapienza University in Rome, I continue to update myself through advanced training courses, including those on the Business Distress Code.

I offer remote legal consultation at the national level, using digital tools to ensure safe and remote consultations.

FAQ
  • Does the law firm handle legal matters related to Como?
    • The firm provides specialised legal counsel on matters involving Como and the surrounding territory — irrespective of the client's place of residence.
    • From property disputes to local regulations, employment law to family matters: should a case be connected to Como or neighbouring municipalities such as Argegno, Colonno, Pigra, the firm is available to assist.
    • Consultations are conducted remotely via video call or telephone, without the need to attend the office in person.
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  • Can legal assistance be obtained for a matter involving Como without residing there?
    • The firm handles legal matters connected to the territory of Como and surrounding municipalities, regardless of where the client is based.
    • Cases involving local real estate, commercial activities, contracts, inheritance and disputes tied to the following areas are fully covered: Argegno, Colonno, Pigra, Sala Comacina, Brienno, Nesso, Dizzasco, Schignano, Veleso, Lezzeno.
    • The firm is available to provide qualified legal assistance tailored to each specific situation.
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  • Does the firm assist with online fraud, cryptocurrency scams, trading fraud or family law matters connected to Como?
    • The firm assists victims of online fraud, cryptocurrency scams and unauthorised trading platforms connected to the Como area, conducting a preliminary legal assessment to determine whether the conditions exist to pursue fund recovery, and providing support in filing complaints with the Postal Police.
    • The firm also handles family law matters — separation, divorce, child custody and contested inheritance — connected to the territory of Como and surrounding municipalities such as Argegno, Colonno, Pigra.
    • Whether the client has been defrauded by a fraudulent broker, suffered losses through an abusive crypto platform, or requires legal support in a family dispute, a remote consultation can be arranged from any location.
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  • Does the firm provide legal assistance for over-indebtedness and debt crisis procedures connected to Como?
    • The firm offers specialised legal assistance for over-indebtedness procedures under Italian Law No. 3/2012 and the Business Crisis Code (D.Lgs. 14/2019), assisting both private individuals and sole traders connected to the Como area.
    • Available procedures include the debt restructuring plan, the consumer arrangement, and the controlled liquidation of assets — instruments designed to provide a lawful and structured resolution to situations of financial distress.
    • Clients residing in or holding assets within Argegno, Colonno, Pigra, Sala Comacina, Brienno, Nesso, Dizzasco, Schignano, Veleso, Lezzeno and surrounding municipalities may access these procedures with the support of the firm.
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INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS REQUIRING REAL ESTATE AND INHERITANCE LAW ASSISTANCE IN COMO


  • Selling inherited Italian property from abroad — Como and Como
    • A non-resident heir wishing to sell inherited property in Como faces a series of procedural requirements that must be addressed before any transfer can occur. These include completion of the succession declaration, cadastral alignment, resolution of any building code irregularities, and procurement of the required energy performance certificate. The heir must obtain an Italian tax identification number and may grant a power of attorney to enable the firm to act on their behalf before the notary public. Capital gains taxation for non-resident sellers is governed by specific provisions, and applicable bilateral tax treaties must be considered to avoid double taxation in the country of residence.
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  • Italian property inheritance for US and Canadian heirs in Como
    • A United States or Canadian citizen who has inherited real property in Como or in the province of Como is required to complete the Italian succession procedure, regardless of residence abroad. The process entails filing a declaration of succession with the competent Revenue Agency, settling applicable inheritance taxes — which differ substantially from US estate tax provisions — and registering the transfer with the local land registry. Where building code violations affect the property, preliminary regularisation may be necessary before any disposition. Remote assistance may be provided for the principal procedural steps, which may allow the heir to fulfil obligations without travelling to Lombardia, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.
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  • Real estate acquisition near Como for German and Swiss buyers
    • German and Swiss nationals represent a significant share of foreign property purchasers in Lombardia. Whether acquiring a primary residence, a holiday home, or an investment property in the Como area, the purchaser must contend with Italian conveyancing procedures, cadastral verifications, building compliance assessments, and a taxation framework distinct from that of Germany or Switzerland. The bilateral conventions for the avoidance of double taxation between Italy and each country have direct implications for property income and capital gains. The firm offers dedicated assistance in German legal terminology where required, with the aim of supporting the client's interests from preliminary inquiry through to registration.
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  • Inherited property in Como — assistance for Argentine and Brazilian heirs
    • Descendants of Italian emigrants residing in Argentina or Brazil frequently inherit property in Como or neighbouring municipalities in Como. In many instances, the succession chain involves multiple generations and requires reconstruction of civil status documentation across Italian and South American registries. The firm regularly handles cases involving apostilled foreign documents, consular certificates, and multi-party successions where co-heirs reside on different continents. Where the inherited property is encumbered by debts or building irregularities, the firm advises on acceptance with benefit of inventory under Articles 484 and following of the Italian Civil Code, or on strategic renunciation under Article 519 of the Italian Civil Code.
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  • Cross-border property transactions between France and Como
    • French nationals acquiring or inheriting property in Como benefit from EU Succession Regulation No. 650/2012, which permits the choice of applicable law for succession matters. However, the Italian conveyancing system, cadastral regime, and building compliance framework remain exclusively governed by Italian law. The firm provides French-speaking clients with structured guidance through each phase of the real estate transaction or succession procedure in Como, ensuring alignment with both Italian regulatory requirements and the client's obligations under French fiscal law, including reporting to the Direction générale des finances publiques.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS IN COMO


  • What happens if inherited property in Como has building code violations?
    • Building irregularities must generally be resolved before the property can be sold or mortgaged. Options include applying for a sanatoria (retroactive building permit) where the violation is eligible for regularisation, or demolition and restoration to the approved state. The firm assesses the nature of the violation and advises on available remediation options, which vary depending on the type and extent of the irregularity.
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  • Can a foreign citizen purchase property in Como without Italian residency?
    • Yes, subject to the verification of reciprocity conditions under Italian law. Citizens of countries with which Italy maintains reciprocity agreements — including the United States, the United Kingdom, and all EU member states — may acquire real property in Como without holding Italian residency. The purchaser must obtain an Italian fiscal code prior to the transaction.
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  • Is a power of attorney sufficient to complete a property sale in Como without being present?
    • A non-resident owner may grant a special power of attorney (procura speciale notarile) to an appointed representative, enabling the sale of property in Como without the owner's physical presence at the notarial deed. The power of attorney must be executed before an Italian consulate abroad or before a foreign notary with subsequent apostille and sworn translation.
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  • How long does the property purchase process take in Como?
    • From the signing of the preliminary contract (compromesso) to the final notarial deed (rogito), the typical timeframe in Como ranges from sixty to one hundred and twenty days, depending on the complexity of due diligence, mortgage approval if applicable, and cadastral verifications. Building compliance issues may extend this period.
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