LEGAL ADVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

WEALTH. SUCCESSION. INVESTMENTS IN PORTUGAL.

OUR APPROACH

STRUCTURE IN THOUGHT.

CLARITY IN ACTION.

We advise individuals and families on matters that shape their personal lives, family structures, and wealth.

Our work is guided by discretion, direct partner involvement, and carefully considered solutions designed for long-term stability.

Famly and Succession

Succession planning, wills, estates, and inheritance matters.

Separation, divorce, and family mediation.

Structuring and restructuring of family wealth, including cross-border arrangements.

Investing and Living in Portugal

Legal counsel for individuals and families considering investment, relocation, or a more permanent connection to Portugal.

Advice on real estate acquisitions, residency, and citizenship pathways.

Wealth and Estate Planning

Structuring, protecting, and transferring wealth within a coherent legal and tax framework - built for performance.

International Coordination

Working alongside lawyers and advisors across jurisdictions to deliver a truly seamless and coherent response.

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LONG-TERM LEGAL PARTNERSHIP

Tânia Gonçalves Leal

Partner

Guilherme P. de Figueiredo

Partner

OUR PARTNERS

INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES

Highlights
Wills and international wealth: succession risks for families with assets in Portugal
Wills and international wealth: succession risks for families with assets in Portugal

An international will may not be sufficient when assets are located in Portugal. Legal and tax coordination is essential in cross-border succession planning.

Portuguese IRS 2026 (2025 income): preparation, timing and international risk exposure
Portuguese IRS 2026 (2025 income): preparation, timing and international risk exposure

IRS 2026: timing, scope and risk exposure in an increasingly international tax environment. For complex wealth profiles, early preparation is a matter of protection.

I want to leave some of my assets to people other than my heirs. Is this possible?
I want to leave some of my assets to people other than my heirs. Is this possible?

Yes, it is possible — but with limitations.

In Portugal, the law protects certain close relatives, known as legitimate heirs, guaranteeing them a minimum share of the inheritance, regardless of what the testator writes in their will.

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WE ADVISE PRIVATE CLIENTS ON MATTERS OF FAMILY, WEALTH, AND INVESTMENT IN PORTUGAL - WITH THE RIGOUR, CARE, AND CONFIDENTIALITY THAT COMPLEX SITUATIONS DEMAND.

WE WELCOME DIRECT, PERSONAL CONTACT FROM THOSE WHO VALUE SUBSTANCE OVER PROCESS.

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