Wealth Management & Trust · Palermo
Wealth Management & Trust for clients in Palermo
Sole office in Rome (Via Ancona 20): assistance remotely and at hearings before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Palermo.
Wealth and succession planning for asset protection. Dedicated assistance for clients in Palermo e Sicily, managed entirely through the electronic tax court filing system (PTT) from the Firm's office in Rome.
In Brief
The Firm Marzo Associati offers specialist assistance in wealth management & trust to businesses and taxpayers in Palermo e Sicily. The service is structured for clients in the area: complex cases requiring specialist tax expertise.
What Is wealth management & trust and When Is It Needed
Legal and tax wealth management concerns the protection and orderly transfer of family and business assets: trusts, family succession agreements, family holding companies, insurance policies and fiduciary mandates. For trusts, art. 4-bis del TUS (introduced by D.Lgs. 139/2024) confirms that inheritance and gift taxes apply when assets are transferred to beneficiaries, with an option to pay in advance when assets are settled into the trust; this option is irrevocable.
Asset Protection and Management
We provide highly specialised advice on the effective management of personal and family wealth, with particular attention to tax risk and intergenerational transfers.
Services Offered
- Pianificazione Successoria: Structuring the transfer of complex estates to ensure continuity and safeguard family values.
- Asset Protection: Analysis and mapping of assets (movable and immovable) to identify the most suitable solutions for asset ring-fencing and protection.
- Strumenti Giuridici: Establishment and management of family asset funds, family business succession agreements and insurance policies.
- Investimenti: Assessment of the tax implications of financial and property investments, for both businesses and individuals.
Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Palermo
Via Filippo Cordova 76 — 90143 Palermo
The Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of second instance for Sicily is based in Palermo and hears appeals from western Sicily (Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Caltanissetta). Catania is home to a second Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of second instance serving eastern Sicily.
How the Procedure Works for Clients in Palermo
- 1
Analysis of Assets and Family Circumstances
Review of assets, corporate structures and objectives for their allocation.
- 2
Choice of Instrument
Comparison of trusts, family succession agreements, holding companies and insurance instruments in terms of control, protection and taxation.
- 3
Drafting and Establishment
Preparation of documents, selection of the trustee and protector, and coordination with the notary.
- 4
Management and Monitoring
Trust tax filing obligations, dealings with intermediaries and periodic review of the structure.
Documents are filed electronically with the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Palermo (Via Filippo Cordova 76, 90143 Palermo); hearings may take place remotely or in person, depending on the requirements of the defence.
Common Cases in Palermo e in Sicily
Tax Credit for the Single SEZ for Southern Italy
Sicily with maximum aid intensity: representation in challenges by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) concerning requirements, calculation, cumulation and eligible investments.
The Sicilian Region’s Own Taxes
Regional tax on public property concessions, vehicle taxes and minor taxes levied by the special-statute Region.
Agri-Food Taxation and Sicilian PDOs/PGIs
Agricultural VAT, wine excise duties, disputes concerning Sicilian PDOs/PGIs (wines, extra virgin olive oil, Pachino tomatoes, blood oranges).
Tourism and Accommodation Taxation
Accommodation establishments (hotels, B&Bs, villas, historic residences), short-term lets, tourist taxes, classification of activities.
Customs Litigation at Sicilian Ports
Valuation and customs classification adjustments for Mediterranean trade.
The Firm also assists clients in neighbouring provinces: Trapani, Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Messina.
Documents to Gather and Timeframes
- —Elenco degli asset (immobili, partecipazioni, strumenti finanziari)
- —Company register extracts and articles of association of investee companies
- —Cadastral and mortgage documentation
- —Eventuali disposizioni testamentarie o accordi familiari esistenti
- —Documentation on foreign financial relationships
Establishing a trust or a family holding company generally takes several weeks for analysis, drafting and completion before a notary, depending on the complexity of the assets and the number of parties involved.
For an assessment of your position, you can or consult the profile of the Firm's tax lawyers.
How We Handle wealth management & trust for Clients in Palermo
Confidential Video Consultation
Riunioni strategiche su Google Meet o Microsoft Teams.
Digital Power of Attorney
Appointment using a qualified electronic signature.
Palermo Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) Hearings
Partecipazione da remoto ex art. 16 D.L. 119/2018 o in presenza.
Targeted Visits
On-site visits in Palermo only when essential.
Professionals Responsible for the Service
Frequently Asked Questions
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