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The High Council of the Magistracy warns that proposed government reforms to inheritance laws regarding undivided property could trigger a significant increase in judicial litigation.
The government has proposed new legislation allowing a single heir, spouse, or executor to force the sale of undivided inherited properties, aiming to streamline asset division and increase housing market supply.
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.
Regarding the new role of the executor with powers of distribution, the Public Prosecution Service states that there are no effective means of supervising the exercise of their broad administrative functions and powers.
The Government's proposal for the reformulation of undivided inheritances is being voted on in general terms this Wednesday. The Government issues a warning for the detailed debate: “Not reforming is not an option”.
The legislation also fails to define an 'accountability regime' that would allow for the oversight of illicit acts and the repair of potential damages, the legal expert added.
Lawyer Francisco Monteiro Pacheco explains the new developments in the reform of inheritance law. Luís Rosa and Saragoça da Matta debate the criminalisation of paying for lunches and dinners.
The Government's proposal was submitted to Parliament last Thursday. The objective is to resolve undivided inheritances and bring more houses to the market.
The Government wants spouses of heirs who married under a community of property regime to also be able to initiate the sale of a property if there is no agreement between the heirs two years after the inheritance is assigned. The increase in negative assessment of the Government coincides with the strengthening...
Lawyer Manuel Sales explains changes to Inheritance Law approved by the Government in the Council of Ministers. Luís Rosa and Paulo Saragoça da Mata debate an anarchist's attack on a pro-life demonstration.
Changes to undivided inheritances are part of an “urgent” reform of succession law that the government intends to implement. Another new feature is the reduction of the deadline for accepting an inheritance from ten years to two.
A single heir can end litigation that has been ongoing for more than two years. All parties are notified and have a right to the money.
The government is proposing legislation that would allow one individual heir to unlock assets from an undivided estate.
PRESS REVIEW | The measure aims to increase the supply of houses on the market and improve the management of rural land
