Power of Attorney
General Advice on Italian Law and Power of Attorney
We have over 20 years of experience assisting international clients on various legal issues. Qualified in Italy, we have been practicing in the Italian Supreme Court – Corte di Cassazione since 2000.
Our expertise includes advising on Italian property law, especially when you need to manage your Italian assets remotely. We draft Power of Attorney/Procura, enabling you to handle matters from the UK.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney (Procura) is a legal document where a donor appoints attorneys to manage their affairs. It must be certified and apostilled for use in Italy.
Two types of PoA are available:
- General PoA: Manages finances and interests, usable multiple times.
- Special PoA: Manages specific property or interests in Italy, usable only once.
To buy or sell property in Italy, you need a Special PoA; for inheritance, a General PoA may be required.
We are accredited by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. As solicitors we can deal with the Italian PoA and we will be happy to assist you.
If you need assistance with drafting a Power of Attorney or have questions about Italian law, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our experienced team is here to help you navigate the complexities of managing your legal affairs in Italy from the UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Power of Attorney (in Italian Procura) is a legal document made between a donor – the person who gives power of attorney – and people the donor appoints as attorneys to manage their affairs.
An PoA can be made by anyone aged 18 or over who has the mental capacity to act for themselves and to be used in Italy must be certified and apostilled.
There are two different types of PoA which can be made – General which relates to the general management of finances and interests and can be used many times, and the Special which is used for the management of a property or other interest you may have in Italy and can be used only one time.
For example, to buy or sale a property in Italy you need a special PoA and to deal with an inheritance you may need a general PoA.
In the UK a solicitor is allowed to certify a procura as well as a Notary Public. According to the Law, the Procura to be used in Italy must be certified by a Notary o Solicitor, the certificate must include the persona identification of the person who is signing the Procura, and must be apostilled.
Vania Marinello has her signature registered to FCDO and is allowed to certify.
The advantage to instruct a dual qualified solicitor and Avvocato to deal with your Procura is that we know both the legislation and can draft the procura directly in Italian which avoid the cost of the translation.
