Inheritances, Partitions and Donations in the Azores

Inheritances, Partitions and Donations

Specialized legal advice on succession law and asset transfer in the Azores

Succession Planning

  • Drafting of wills and succession agreements
  • Advice on asset transfer strategies
  • Tax planning in succession matters

Inventory Process

  • Conducting judicial or extrajudicial inventory processes
  • Accompanying heirs and legatees through all procedures
  • Resolution of conflicts between heirs

Asset Evaluation and Distribution

  • Detailed evaluation of hereditary assets
  • Preparation of equitable distribution proposals
  • Assistance in the settlement of inheritance taxes
  • Scheduling and Assistance in Partition Deeds

Succession Litigation

  • Challenging wills and donations
  • Defense in partition annulment actions
  • Representation in disputes over legitimate portion and collation
  • Initiation of Judicial Partition Processes and follow-up until completion

Donations and Succession Agreements

  • Drafting and reviewing donation contracts
  • Advice on tax implications of donations
  • Structuring of succession agreements permitted by law
  • Scheduling and Assistance in Donation Deeds

Management of International Inheritances

  • Advice on inheritances with international elements
  • Application of international conventions in succession matters
  • Coordination with foreign lawyers in multi-jurisdictional processes