Protect Your Legacy with Strategic Legal Support in Portugal

Thinking about the future isn’t always easy — but it’s essential. Whether you’re a resident or a foreign property owner in Portugal, Labroinha Law Office helps you plan your estate with clarity, care, and full legal compliance. From drafting wills to managing cross-border inheritance, we provide expert legal guidance in succession and estate planning in Lagos, Algarve.

Experienced Succession Attorney in the Algarve

Our team supports individuals, couples, retirees, and families in making sound decisions that protect their wealth and ease the burden on future generations. We work with both Portuguese citizens and foreign nationals living or investing in Portugal. Our estate planning services include:

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Drafting Legally Valid Wills

We draft wills that comply with Portuguese and international laws, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes, with no legal ambiguity.

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Cross-Border Inheritance

We guide you through the complexities of international inheritance, including assets held abroad, applicable jurisdictions, EU Regulation 650/2012, and tax residency implications.

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Inheritance Procedures

If a loved one has passed, we handle the full inheritance process: opening of the estate, obtaining death certificates, communicating with heirs, and coordinating with notaries and tax authorities.

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Minimizing Inheritance Tax

Although inheritance tax in Portugal is low, we provide tax planning to reduce unnecessary costs for heirs, including IMT (property transfer tax) and Stamp Duty on gifted assets.

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Strategies for Foreign Residents

We advise expatriates and international clients on how to safeguard Portuguese property and financial assets, ensuring their estate plan respects both home country and local laws.

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Representation For Heirs Abroad

If you're an heir living outside Portugal, we can represent you in all legal proceedings, filings, and notarial acts — without requiring your physical presence.

Do You Need a Will in Portugal?

At Labroinha Law Office, we understand the challenges foreigners face when dealing with the Portuguese legal system. That’s why we offer legal services in English ensuring that our international clients feel fully informed and protected.

If you own property or other assets in Portugal — even as a non-resident — having a local will is highly recommended. Without it, Portuguese default succession rules may override your personal wishes. With our help, you can avoid conflict between heirs, designate specific beneficiaries, speed up inheritance processes, reduce legal and tax burdens on your family.

Why Work with Labroinha Law Office?

  • Based in Lagos, Algarve, with deep local knowledge
  • Over 5 years of experience in real estate law in Portugal
  • Personalized legal advice for individuals, families, and investors
  • Excellent reputation with clients worldwide
  • Fast, transparent, and trustworthy service

Legal matters made Clear, Simple and Stress-free

If you're buying, selling, or investing in real estate in the Algarve, don’t leave your transaction to chance. Get expert legal advice from a trusted property lawyer in Lagos.