All articles by Miguel Archer

As a foreigner residing in Portugal, it is advisable to look at succession implications, either if you already have a will or not, as the outcome may not be what you would expect. What is the succession applicable law of an expat in Portugal? Portugal (just like other European Union countries) has a general rule: should a person pass away while maintaining habitual residence in Portugal, succession of such a person shall be regulated by Portuguese law. However, a person is allowed to choose differently: despite being a habitual resident in...