Sofia Pontes Cabrita
Lawyer


 

Legal assistance in Probate in Portugal for UK and international clients with assets located in Portugal. Services include estate administration, recognition of inheritance rights, representation of non-resident heirs, coordination with Portuguese Land Registry and Tax Authorities, and property regularisation. Clear and structured guidance throughout the probate process under Portuguese inheritance law.

Legal drafting of Powers of Attorney in Portugal for residents and non-resident clients. Services include real estate transactions, banking and financial representation, tax representation before Portuguese authorities, inheritance matters and general or special mandates. Each document is carefully structured to ensure legal certainty, proper scope of authority and full compliance with Portuguese law.

Legal assistance in real estate transactions in Portugal for resident and international private clients. Services include legal due diligence, drafting and reviewing promissory contracts (CPCV), purchase and sale agreements, representation at completion and registration, and property regularisation. Clear legal guidance throughout every stage of the transaction to ensure security, compliance and protection of your investment.

Legal advice on estate planning in Portugal, ensuring the structured organisation and protection of assets. Services include drafting wills, succession structuring, analysis of forced heirship rules, cross-border estate planning and coordination with tax advisers. Tailored solutions for residents and international clients seeking clarity, legal certainty and long-term asset protection under Portuguese law.

Legal assistance in family and asset-related matters under Portuguese law. Services include divorce by mutual consent, parental responsibilities agreements, division of jointly owned property and patrimonial arrangements. Clear and structured legal guidance focused on stability, protection of assets and legally secure solutions for residents and international clients.

Legal assistance with property registration procedures before the Portuguese Land Registry. Services include registration of ownership, inheritance registrations, updates following purchase or divorce, rectification of records and property regularisation. Representation of resident and non-resident clients to ensure compliance, legal certainty and accurate registration of property rights in Portugal.

Legal and documentary assistance in Apostille procedures under the Hague Convention. Analysis of the destination country, verification of requirements, document preparation, signature certification, coordination of certified translations, and follow-up with the Portuguese Registry authorities (IRN). Support for individuals and companies in the international validation of Portuguese documents.

Legal assistance in proceedings for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments before Portuguese courts, required for foreign court decisions to produce legal effects in Portugal. Prior analysis of the judgment, verification of legal requirements, preparation of the application, and full procedural follow-up until the final court decision.