International Will (Washington Convention) â Italy ðŪðđ
Notaio / Tax Agency · Dichiarazione di successione + EU Certificate of Succession
Italy only recognises the International Will (Washington Convention) once it carries certified Italian (giurata) translation and MFA Apostille.
Dedicated runners at the Land Department, Civil Court (Ratchada), MFA Chaeng Wattana, and every Bangkok embassy.
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 International Will (Washington Convention) at Authorised Person (lawyer) (5-14 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 International Will (Washington Convention)
Filed at Authorised Person (lawyer) (5-14 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?
15,000-40,000 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.