GELEX assists clients of all nationalities in matters of inheritance and wills being executed under Italian law. The Firm advises in succession planning including taxes, trusts, wills, pre-death transfer of assets and probate.

The Firm also assists at the execution stage of inheritance including will contestation and disputes among heirs, estate settlement, joint tenancy issues and claims against estates. Should matters go to trial, the Firm can present cases up to the Italian Supreme Court.

The major areas of work include advising trustees as shareholders on the sale of family businesses, as well as advising foreign nationals on the holding of assets and the purchase of property in Italy.