grandparents, siblings, adult children, aunts, and uncles are all included among the protected family members who cannot be returned to their country of origin or any other. These family members are eligible for a residence permit in Italy according to Article 28 of Implementing Regulation of 31 August 1999 no. 394.
Can I get Italian citizenship if my grandfather was born in Italy?
If your grandfather was born in Italy and was an Italian citizen when your parent was born, it’s possible to apply for Italian citizenship through grandparents. However, you can only qualify in this way if your parent has not since renounced their right to Italian citizenship.
Can you get Italian citizenship through cousins?
Yes. All living ancestors in the direct line between you and your ancestor from Italy will be recognized as Italian citizens in you reside in the same Consular jurisdiction. Applying with other family members, such as siblings or first cousins is possible but each will have to present a separate application.
Can I bring my brother to Italy?
If you are a non-EU national living in Italy with a valid residence permit, then you are eligible to apply to bring your (also non-EU) family members to live with you. This is done through the Italy Family visa, which is also known as an “Italy spouse visa” or family reunification (ricongiungimento familiare) visa.
Can a cohabiting partner inherit under the rules of intestacy?
Partners who separated informally can still inherit under the rules of intestacy. Cohabiting partners (sometimes wrongly called ‘common-law’ partners) who were neither married nor in a civil partnership can’t inherit under the rules of intestacy. If there are surviving children,…
Can a sibling force the sale of inherited property?
Yes, siblings (or other co-owners) can force the sale of inherited property via a partition action or lawsuit. If you are dealing with this situation, you should understand the legal rules and pitfalls surrounding forced sales and partition actions.
Can a great grandchild inherit from an intestate person?
A grandchild or great grandchild cannot inherit from the estate of an intestate person unless either: their parent or grandparent has died before the intestate person, or. their parent is alive when the intestate person dies but dies before reaching the age of 18 without having married or formed a civil partnership.
How long has one of my brothers lived in the House?
One of my brothers has lived in the property for around 25 years. We all had a verbal agreement with my mother that he could live there as long as he needed to. We understand that one of my other brothers is now seeking to sell the house. Can he sell his share or borrow against it, and can he force the sale of the property?
