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I am a child. Is my inheritance guaranteed?
Portuguese law protects 'legitimate heirs' (spouses, children, and parents/grandparents), who generally cannot be disinherited even if a will states otherwise. Testators can only freely dispose of a portion of their assets—half if there is a spouse or one child, or one-third if there are two or more children. Disinheritance (deserção) is only possible in extreme cases, such as criminal convictions against the deceased or refusal to provide support, and requires a notarized will specifying the legal motive.
Why it matters
If you are a resident in Portugal, this explains the mandatory rules for inheritance that override individual wills, ensuring that children and spouses cannot be easily excluded from an estate.Diário de NotíciasRead original ↗
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