When agreement is impossible, succession litigation resolves inheritance disputes in court: who the heirs are, whether a will is valid, whether assets were concealed or the division was unfair. We represent families and heirs in Brazil and Portugal.
When agreement is impossible, succession litigation resolves inheritance disputes in court: who the heirs are, whether a will is valid, whether assets were concealed or the division was unfair. We represent families and heirs in Brazil and Portugal.
Typical disputes concern the validity of a will (defect of form, incapacity, error, fraud or duress), recognition of heir status (inheritance claim), the concealment of assets and the need to bring lifetime gifts back into the division (collation).
The viability of each action depends on the evidence and, above all, on the limitation and lapse periods — which vary and should be assessed urgently.
Litigation is sometimes unavoidable, but rarely the only path. Many disputes are resolved by agreement, mediation or negotiated division, preserving the estate and family relationships.
Our strategy combines firmness in defending rights with the search for the most efficient solution — because the wear of a prolonged dispute is also a cost to the family.
Yes, where there is a defect of form, incapacity, error, fraud, duress or breach of forced heirship. Viability depends on the evidence and the deadlines.
Court action is possible (for example, concealed-asset and collation claims) to bring the assets back into the division and hold the concealer accountable.
If you are a protected heir, your forced-heirship share is safeguarded by law. An inheritance claim lets you recover your share. We assess the case and the deadlines.
Often yes, by agreement or mediation. Litigation is a tool, not an end — we always seek the most efficient route for the family.
Every situation is unique. Before any proposal, we want to understand your goals — with all the attention they deserve.
Initial conversation, no commitment — we understand your case before any proposal.
