A charitable gift in a will lets your support continue after your lifetime without giving up assets today. It can usually be changed or revoked while you are alive. Even a modest gift can matter, especially to a smaller organization.
Protecting family and choosing freely
Italian succession law reserves protected shares to certain close family members. The remaining disposable share can be left to other people or organizations. The calculation depends on your family situation, so a notary can help ensure that the will expresses your intention without infringing protected rights.
What you can leave
You may leave a fixed sum, a specific asset, a percentage of the estate or, under its contractual rules, name an organization as the beneficiary of a life-insurance policy. A nonprofit named in a will must be identifiable: use its correct legal name, registered office and tax code.
Making a valid will
An Italian holographic will must be entirely handwritten, dated and signed by the testator. A public will is prepared by a notary under the formalities required by law. Property, complex family circumstances or a substantial estate are strong reasons to seek notarial advice rather than relying on a template.
Tax treatment and organization checks
Exemptions may apply to qualifying Third Sector Entities when legal conditions are met and assets are used for their statutory purposes. Verify the organization’s current status and ask a notary or qualified adviser about the specific estate. Review the organization’s governance, accounts and long-term work before naming it.
Tell the organization
You are not normally required to disclose the gift, but telling the organization can help prevent identification errors and clarify whether a restricted purpose is workable. You remain free to change your decision.
Explore organizations that provide information about gifts in wills, then obtain independent legal advice before finalizing a will.
