Family Law, Stamp Duty, Wills & Inheritance
We provide sensitive and practical legal advice on a wide range of family and syccession matters in Portugal. Whether you need assistance with estate planning, wills, inheritance or family-related legal issues, our lawyers will guide you through every step with clarity and professionalism.
Our services include:
- Portuguese wills
- Probate and inheritance matters
- Estate administration
- Succession planning
- Division of inherited assets
- Divorce and separation
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Family property matters
- Advice on Stamp Duty and other inheritance-related tax issues
Preparing a Portuguese will is one of the most effective ways to simplify the administration of your estate in Portugal. A Portuguese will covers your Portuguese assets and can help reduce delays and legal complexities for your heirs.
A Portuguese will is executed before a Notary and, where necessary, with the assistance of an interpreter or translator, ensuring that the testator fully understands its contents and legal effect.
Estate Administration (Inventory Proceedings)
When a person dies leaving assets in Portugal, it may be necessary to carry out inheritance proceedings to identify the heirs and transfer ownership of the estate.
Our lawyers can assist with
- Identifying the heirs and deceased's assets
- Preparing and managing the inheritance (inventory) proceedings
- Valuing the estate
- Advising on Stamp Duty and other applicable tax obligations
- Partition of the estate between the heirs
- Registration of inherited assets in the names of the beneficiaries
We work closely with families, executors and beneficiaries to sneure that inheritance matters are handled efficiently, professionally and in accordance with POrtuguese law.