English-speaking lawyers in Palermo

Palermo draws a mix of foreigners: descendants of Sicilian emigrants claiming family land, buyers of old palazzo apartments, students and digital nomads. English-speaking lawyers in Palermo help them with a legal system that runs entirely in Italian.

Inheritance often sits at the centre, because rural plots and town houses may still be registered to grandparents. Citizenship by descent, property purchases and renovations with tax bonuses also come up. A notaio drafts and records the purchase deed, while the avvocato checks title, planning status and any debts tied to the property.

Lawyers must be enrolled with the Ordine degli Avvocati di Palermo. Courts work in Italian, so documents from abroad need an apostille and a sworn translation. A codice fiscale is required before most steps. Ask English-speaking lawyers in Palermo for a written fee agreement, which is standard practice in Italy. English-speaking lawyers in Palermo can also act through a power of attorney if you live abroad. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.