Avv. Francesca Farina
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Avv. Francesca Farina
Solicitor, Rome Bar · Boschetti Law Firm
She graduated in Law from Roma Tre University with a dissertation on Family Law and has worked with Save the Children on child protection. She specialises in family law, inheritance and international adoptions, and holds a Master’s degree in Legal Psychology and Forensic Psychopathology. Since 2024, she has led the family and inheritance team at Boschetti Law Firm.
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Published articles
Maintenance for the adult child: until when is it mandatory?
When a child becomes an adult, many parents wonder whether maintenance must continue and how long maintenance lasts. The answer is not automatic, because the obligation to maintain the adult child depends on a series of factors that involve both the situation of the young person and parental duties. In a period when educational paths are getting…
Succession after 10 years: what happens if no one has done anything
When a person passes away, Italian law provides precise timeframes and methods to manage the inheritance. But what happens if ten years go by and no one does anything? A succession after 10 years may seem a rare situation, but it happens more often than is thought. Divided families, distant heirs, lack of interest or simple confusion: the reasons…
How to manage the generational handover of the family estate
The transmission of the estate from one generation to the next is a crucial moment in the life of a family. It is not just an economic aspect, but also one of balance, responsibility and long-term vision. Approaching the generational handover of the family estate with awareness means safeguarding what has been built and ensuring stability for one…
Transferring business assets: the secret is to plan in time
Every family business carries with it a story made of commitment, vision and sacrifice. But when the time comes to pass on what has been built, there is not always the same attention to planning. Yet, transferring business assets in an orderly manner is one of the most delicate and decisive steps for the continuity of the business.
Too often t…
Succession with a will impairing the reserved share: what the heir can do
When a succession with a will is opened, it can happen that one or more heirs realise that they have been excluded or penalised in the dispositions left by the deceased. In such cases it is natural to wonder whether the will is valid and what the heir can do to safeguard their rights.
Italian law recognises specific protection to certain famil…
How to choose the type of succession most suited to your case
When a loved one passes away or one starts to plan the transmission of one’s estate, a fundamental question may arise: which type of succession applies, and which is preferable to choose?
The Italian legal system provides for different types of succession, each with specific rules and different practical consequences. In this guide I explain h…
Complete guide to the types of will: which to choose and why
Drawing up a will is an important choice, which makes it possible to safeguard one’s assets, one’s wishes and one’s family members. Yet many people do not know that there are various types of will provided for by Italian law, each with specific characteristics, requirements and advantages.
Knowing the differences between wills is essential to…
Lawyer experienced in successions: when to turn to a law firm
Many think they can handle the succession on their own, or with the sole help of the CAF. When the inheritance is simple, a single property, heirs in agreement, no debts, this is the case. The problem is that most successions are not simple, and those who realise it late pay the highest price.
An inheritance with debts accepted without benefic…
Checklist for preparing the succession of a relative: documents and deadlines
Facing the succession of a relative is a complex passage, especially if it occurs at an emotionally difficult moment. In addition to the grief for the loss, one has to deal with succession formalities, gather a series of documents, respect precise deadlines and, often, interface with banks, notaries and public administrations.
To help you find…
Can a child be disinherited? What Italian law really says
Many parents, in moments of conflict or strong disappointment, wonder whether a child can be disinherited. It is a legitimate question, often accompanied by strong emotions and complex family contexts. But the answer is not as simple as it may seem. Italian law on disinheritance provides for precise limits to protect certain subjects, including p…
