The Portuguese government is preparing a decree-law to change the rules on undivided inheritances, according to a legal opinion by Marisa Ferreira Antunes, a lawyer. The initiative arises in response to the need to resolve prolonged issues related to inheritance divisions that remain unresolved for long periods.
The decree-law will aim to reconcile two fundamental principles: on one hand, procedural speed and the valorization of inherited assets, and on the other hand, the protection of essential rights of those involved in the succession.
The rights to be protected include the protection of property, equality among heirs, and respect for the will of the deceased. These three pillars will be balanced in the new legal framework being prepared by the executive.
Marisa Ferreira Antunes analyzes in her opinion piece that the measure represents a potential significant change in the treatment of undivided inheritances in Portugal, although the article does not specifically detail what concrete changes will be implemented.
