New law strengthens the power of testators in the division of assets
New legislation grants property owners increased autonomy in distributing their estates among heirs, marking a significant shift in inheritance law.

Latest news and stories about inheritance law in finance in Portugal for expats and residents.
New legislation grants property owners increased autonomy in distributing their estates among heirs, marking a significant shift in inheritance law.

An analysis of the right to determine asset distribution after death, highlighting its role in fostering family trust and its potential economic impact on housing and regional investment.

The government has approved new regulations to resolve undivided inheritances, aiming to boost housing supply and enhance fire prevention efforts.

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Young people up to 35 years old who applied for the IMT and IS exemption could be excluded from the benefit if they held a share in an undivided inheritance that included residential properties.

In this week's 'Legal Solutions', Jorge Silva, head of the Order of Notaries, analyses the new measures the Government intends to advance regarding inheritances.
