An Experienced Lawyer to help you protect your assets and ensure your loved ones are taken care of in Portugal.
Do you want to create a will and plan your estate succession in Portugal, but are finding information online is scarce and haven’t gotten around to it? At Portugal Estate Planning, our modern practice will guide you through the entire process at your own pace, ensuring that you find the best solution for your unique situation. Our team of professionals, with a focus on international clients, can advise you on the best strategies for your estate plan, including taxation strategy, and help you create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.
Estate planning is for everyone - if you're over 18, it's time to think about it. Whether you're single, married, new parents, or living in a blended family, our experts at Portugal Estate Planning can help ensure your assets and loved ones are protected according to your wishes. Discover the importance of having a well-written will and the consequences of a poorly drafted one, as well as the various estate planning tools available to you in Portugal.
If you are a new parent, your succession situation just changed, under the Portuguese Law. If you die intestate and if you are a resident of Portugal, there is the chance that the Portuguese Law will apply. There is also the very high risk of PROBATE. We are sure you don't want that. Our team at Portugal Estate Planning will help you navigate these changes and ensure your estate plan reflects your current situation.
With our expertise, you can have peace of mind knowing that your estate plan will be executed according to your wishes and minimize the potential for disputes or legal challenges down the road.
Learn about how estates executions work in Portugal. Is having a notary enough? What about the tax office? Who executes my will?
I will explain the details and help you map out your options make educated, informed decisions about what is best for your family
I’ll thoroughly review our process and unique flat fee pricing so you know exactly how much your investment will be and how long it will take
Then, if we decide we’re a good fit to work together, we’ll discuss next steps. And if not, that’s fine too!
Either way, you’ll leave our session clearer than ever before about what you really need (and really don’t need!) to protect your family and assets in Portugal
Efficient & highly effective! I worked with Teresa to get my NHR (I know it's easy, but didn't want to take any risks) and she did it for me super quickly. She was also responsive and helped me better understand the process.
My experience with mva advogados was really excellent she is best lawyer for immigration
Teresa was professional, she handled my contract with ease. She also made sure everything was in order. I am gratetful for her assistance. I highly recommend her!
Teresa helped us with a potentially complex immigration visa/residency challenge. She assessed our situation and clearly communicated the different potential options we had and the next steps for each. We were fortunate that we were able to resolve our situation successfully by taking the most straightforward path, but it was very reassuring knowing that Teresa would be available to turn to if we ran into obstacles along the way.
Very Responsible and efficient service from Ms Teresa , She is one of the best advogada in Portugal we have seen till yet , worth paying .. BEST SERVICE!!!!
Little expensive but very professional and committed
Teresa was really helpful, friendly and efficient with my move to Porto and made sure I had all of my documents in order without any delay.
Teresa is a wonderfull lawyer. she manage everything from opening bank account to lease/purchase a home. i trust 100% of what she say. i will continue to use her service without any doubt in future. Thank you again Teresa and hope to collaborate with you soon =) p.s: i try to add a picture with you but i forget to take one last time
I came to Ms. Teresa Valente De Almeida Advogada to advise me on a lease agreement, at the recommendation of several other people who have secured Ms. Valente De Almeida’s legal services and I am glad I did. Ms. Valente De Almeida is very professional, responsive, helpful and thorough. She made a couple key adjustments to our lease I am grateful for. I will not hesitate to request her services again should I need legal advice and services. I highly recommend Ms. Valente De Almeida to others.
Great location for me. Pure wonderful luck I found Teresa, my attorney. She is the best!
If you're moving to Portugal, or need support services while you're here, I wholeheartedly recommend getting in touch with Teresa. From our first contact, where she helped me get my bank account and NIF number, to our most recent, when she reviewed my rental contract and performed due diligence, Teresa has been professional, trustworthy, kind, and prompt. Her knowledge and support has been indispensable during this whole process.
We used Teresa's legal service for a property purchase. Teresa was quick and efficient in reviewing all the documents and letting us know the next steps to take prior to our closing. Teresa is fluent in English which was a big plus for us being new arrivals to Portugal. Teresa accompanied us to our closing and translated the documents. I recommend her services.
I was looking for an English speaking lawyer to help me with the purchase of my house in Ourem. I came across Teresa at MVA and after our first discussion she instantly put me at ease, and speaks fluently in English which made my life a lot easier. I was looking to complete the property purchase quickly and to a tight deadline, she helped me to achieve this. She was also happy to travel to Ourem for the completion of the house sale. I would happily recommend Teresa and her team to others, and I have no doubt I will be using their services again in the future.
My wife and I are planning to move to Portugal. Rather than trying to take on getting financial numbers and a bank account open ourselves we decide to use MVA Advogados. Teresa and her staff have been incredibly helpful. Having her firm take care of all the required paperwork made getting our banking set up so easy, with no stress. Plus, they have been excellent in communicating and answering any questions we have. We plan on using her firm for all our legal needs when we get to Portugal. Her expertise and that of her staff was worth the very reasonable amount she charged. Thank you, Teresa and Tatiana for all the help
Teresa Valente de Almeida is an excellent attorney. My husband and I were very fortunate to meet her and she did a great job advising us throughout the purchase of our new home in Portugal. She thoroughly reviewed our purchase documents and completed all the necessary due diligence, and she answered our questions throughout our contract period. Teresa attended our settlement appointment and translated for us. She's very friendly and attentive, and she made sure that we understood everything that we signed.
Two moths ago I found my dream property in central Portugal, a Quinta near Arganil where i could spend my remaining years closer to nature and in solitude. After i agreed with the seller, i was in desparate search for a reliable and trustworthy lawyer who would support me in the legal matters during the whole purchasing process. Luckily i met Teresa from MVA Advogados. Within two months we could finalize and now i am a happy owner of a beautiful Quinta. Everything went smoothly and without any problems. The land size needed to be corrected, because there had been a gap between the cadaster entry and the topographical survey, this was handled professionally. The more standard tasks like organizing the NIF or opening of a bank account have been finished within 1-2 weeks. Her English is fluent so that there was not a single problem in communication, Teresa even offered me her Whatsapp contact for emergencies. The deed signing day doomed to be postponed because my Portuguese bank account was not fully operational and the check issuance for the seller had been in danger. In order to keep things as scheduled and not make me rebook the flight, Teresa went to my bank, talked to the bank manager and made my account work just-in-time. On the singing day she came all the way down from Aveiro to Tabua so we had the chance to meet and get to know each other. She is a very kind and nice person. Thus from my side everything went to my fullest contentment, therefore a big recommendation from my side and i would love to further work with her in the future. Thank a lot Teresa!
We had the pleasure of working with Teresa to aquire our NIF as well as Bank account when we started our process of moving to Portugal! She was incredibly informative and helpful during our Visa process as well! She and her team have a keen knowledge with the work they do. Understandably we decided to work with Teresa again with our first home purchase in Portugal! I really felt that she started her due diligence right away and always had our best interest in the forefront of the entire process. She is not only professional, responsive and worth every penny but she is also very kind, understanding and warm! Many times during our home purchase process we said we were so glad and felt more at ease that we were working with her. My husband and I are both realtors from California and both felt she did a fantastic job with her fiduciary duty. I will absolutely use her services again and highly recommend her to anyone in need of an attorney for their realestate transaction. Very Grateful for Teresa and her incredible team!
I changed to Teresa and her associates after having some bad experiences with my previous representation in Portugal. Their communication has always been quick and they have helped with my fiscal representation, tax obligations and the setup of a bank account in a quick and efficient manner. It's been a pleasure dealing with them.
My husband and I contacted Teresa for assistance with our NIF and Portuguese bank account as we are planning to relocate to Portugal from the United States. Working with Teresa and Tatiana was so easy, both were very responsive to any of our questions and concerns. They both obviously are comfortable working with those wishing to immigrate to Portugal and know how to facilitate the process. Teresa was also invaluable in reviewing our apartment lease and helped us obtain language that made us both more comfortable when it came time to sign the lease. We plan to work with her in the future when it comes time to purchase property of our own in Portugal.
Teresa is an amazing lawyer, she is so kind, very smart and works fast! I loved working with her, I did my NIF and bank account and hopefully I will use her services in the future for other documents! thank you Teresa and Tatiana for providing a great service!
Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and distribution of your assets after you pass away.
While it may be tempting to try to save money by going to a notary instead of a lawyer, it’s important to understand that notaries in Portugal are not authorized to provide legal advice or create a customized estate plan. A qualified estate planning attorney can help you create a tailored plan that takes into account your unique situation and goals,and can also help you navigate any complex legal issues that may arise. Working with an attorney can give you peace of mind that your estate plan will be executed according to your wishes and can help minimize the potential for disputes or legal challenges down the road.
Estate planning is important, especially when owning property or assets in a foreign country like Portugal, as it can ensure that your assets are distributed as you wish and minimize taxes and fees. Working with an attorney can help create a tailored plan, understand local laws and regulations, and minimize taxes and fees. Overall, estate planning gives peace of mind that assets will be protected and distributed according to your wishes.
In Portugal, a typical estate plan may include a will, a living will, a power of attorney, and a health care directive. These documents can help you specify your wishes regarding your assets, healthcare, and other important matters.
The process for creating an estate plan in Portugal typically involves consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney who can guide you through the various options and requirements. You’ll need to provide information about your assets and beneficiaries, and your attorney will draft the necessary documents.
If you die without an estate plan in Portugal, your assets will be distributed according to the country’s laws of intestacy. This can result in your assets being distributed in a way that you may not have intended, and may also lead to higher taxes and fees.
“I understand the situation of being in an unfamiliar country and needing someone to trust, and guide you through daunting, challenging processes.
I see myself as someone that knows how to sort out legal problems, always by your side, ensuring you can sleep peacefully at night knowing your loved ones will always be taken care of, even when you’re not here.
I really try to do the best for my clients. I like to know their stories, to help them feel safe, to hold their hands. Even though I have over 100 clients, I’ve been to every signing ceremony. Being there for them is very important to me.
