Post-mortem stable union: STJ defines jurisdiction for recognition action

União estável pós-morte: STJ define competência para Ação de Reconhecimento.

The 3rd Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has ruled that actions for recognition of a stable union brought against the estate or heirs of a deceased partner, in the absence of incapacitated children, must be heard in the court corresponding to the couple’s last common domicile. This understanding follows the provisions of […]

What are the advantages of anticipating inheritance?

In an interview with E-investidor Estadão, Leonardo Cotta Pereira, our firm’s head of corporate affairs, commented on the advantages of anticipating inheritance, given the changes to the ITCMD (Imposto de Transmissão Causa Mortis e Doação) rules with the Tax Reform. When it comes to inheritance, making a living gift to heirs has proven to be […]