Jaime Roriz Advogados

Legal support with wills, heir certification and succession regularisation

A will allows for the distribution of assets and the testator’s wishes to be set out within the limits of the law. Its preparation or interpretation requires legal care, particularly where there are forced heirs, significant assets, specific provisions or a risk of future dispute. Heir certification is an essential act for formally identifying who the successors of a deceased person are, allowing the regularisation of assets, bank accounts, properties and other rights included in the estate to proceed. We assist with analysing the succession situation, organising the documentation and following the necessary steps.

Areas of practice

We act in different situations relating to wills, heir certification and succession regularisation, assessing rights, documents and legal effects.

Legal support at every stage

We support the client from the initial analysis of the succession situation through to document preparation, formalising acts or resolving queries and disputes.

Legal analysis of the succession situation

We assess heirs, assets, an existing will, statutory rights and any limitations on testamentary freedom.

Preparation and review of wills

We support the expression of the testator’s wishes, checking the legal compliance of the intended provisions.

Organisation of heir certification

We help to gather certificates, personal documents and other elements required for the formal identification of the successors.

Regularisation after certification

We assist with the subsequent acts needed to regularise assets, bank accounts, properties or rights included in the estate.

Frequently Asked Questions

We clarify some of the most frequently asked questions about wills, certification of heirs, succession rights and the regularisation of inheritances.

What is a will for?
A will allows you to set out how certain assets or rights are to be transferred after death, within the limits imposed by law. It can help organise succession and prevent future doubts or disputes.
It depends on whether there are reserved heirs, such as a spouse, descendants or ascendants. The law may reserve part of the estate for these heirs, limiting freedom of disposition by will.
Certification of heirs is the formal act that identifies who the successors of a deceased person are. It is often necessary to deal with assets, bank accounts, properties and other inheritance rights.
Typically, death, birth or marriage certificates, identification documents of the heirs and other documents that help prove the family and succession relationship are required. The specific documentation depends on the case.

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