A poorly managed inheritance can drag on for years and divide families. We handle the entire process: heir certification, asset identification, negotiation between heirs, out-of-court partition or judicial inventory proceedings, and regularisation of old properties without updated documentation.
How we can help
- Heir certification (habilitação de herdeiros) and all documentation
- Estate partition by agreement or through inventory proceedings
- Inheritances with emigrant heirs (USA, Canada and other countries)
- Wills: preparation, interpretation and contesting
- Regularisation of old rural and urban properties in São Miguel
- Lifetime gifts and succession planning
How it works
- 01
Book a Consultation
You will have the opportunity to clarify your questions and understand the first steps that will be taken.
- 02
Strategy Definition
We will discuss all legal options, possible scenarios and recommendations for moving forward.
- 03
Plan Execution
During execution, we will keep you informed of all developments and stages of the process.
- 04
Resolution & Conclusion
The goal is to ensure that your interests are protected and that you are satisfied with the outcome.
Frequently asked questions
- I am an heir living abroad. Do I need to travel to the Azores?
- In most cases, no. With a power of attorney you can be represented by a lawyer in all acts — heir certification, partition and deeds. We regularly work with heirs in the Azorean diaspora, in coordination with consulates and notaries.
- What happens if the heirs cannot reach an agreement?
- Any heir can initiate inventory proceedings, in which the court (or notary) values and partitions the assets. It is a longer and more costly process, so we always pursue agreement before starting it.
- How long does an estate partition take?
- With agreement among all heirs and documents in order, it can be resolved within a few months. Without agreement, or with properties needing regularisation, the process can take longer — which is why early legal support matters.
