Durable POA / Healthcare Proxy â Italy ðŪðđ
Notaio / Tax Agency · Dichiarazione di successione + EU Certificate of Succession
Italy only recognises the Durable POA / Healthcare Proxy once it carries certified Italian (giurata) translation and MFA Apostille.
10+ years and 1,800+ cross-border estate cases worth THB 4.5B+ in combined assets.
Why Italy insists on this document: Legittima mandatory for children/spouse â Apostille + traduzione giurata.
Forced heirship: mandatory · Estate tax: Imposta di successione 4-8% (high allowances).
End-to-end: prepare Durable POA / Healthcare Proxy at Notarial Services Attorney (3-7 days) â Italian (giurata) translation â MFA â Apostille â Notaio / Tax Agency.
First-pass acceptance: 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Destination checklist
Compare Notaio / Tax Agency requirements with the asset/heir map.
- 2
Prepare Durable POA / Healthcare Proxy
Filed at Notarial Services Attorney (3-7 working days).
- 3
Italian (giurata) translation
Registrar-listed translator with estate/tax glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana â 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
- 6
File with Notaio / Tax Agency
DHL the original or submit at the destination embassy in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
Does Italy accept Thai Apostille?
Yes â MFA Apostille suffices.
Forced heirship?
Mandatory â reserved share must be preserved; we structure accordingly.
Destination estate tax?
Imposta di successione 4-8% (high allowances)
Probate route?
Dichiarazione di successione + EU Certificate of Succession
Translation language?
Italian (giurata), by a translator accepted by the destination authority or the Thai MFA.
Estimated total cost?
5,000-12,000 āļāļēāļ + translation THB 1,000-2,000/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + destination court fees.
Timeline?
10-21 working days for document preparation + 60-180 days for overseas probate.