A divorce decided in Australia, an inheritance in Brazil, a will that must work in three countries — matters where the law of one place is not enough, handled by a lawyer admitted in each.
Families that live between countries leave legal questions in both. An Australian divorce must be recognised in Brazil before either party can remarry there; an estate with property in Portugal and Australia needs two sets of succession rules reconciled; a will drawn in one country may fail in another.
We advise on the family and succession law of each jurisdiction, obtain recognition of judgments and documents, and run probate and estate administration in Brazil and Portugal for clients living in Australia.
We set out how each country's law treats the matter and where they conflict.
Judgments, certificates and powers of attorney are prepared, legalised and lodged for recognition where needed.
Settlement, court orders or estate distribution are completed and registered in every country involved.
Only after it is recognised (homologated) by the Superior Court of Justice. We prepare and lodge that application.
Yes, through a power of attorney to a lawyer admitted in Brazil; we act as that lawyer and report to you throughout.
Often yes, drafted so they do not revoke each other. We advise on the structure that suits your assets.
A short message with the countries involved is enough to start. We reply within one business day.