International Family and Succession Law

Legal advice for Brazilians, families and heirs on family and succession matters involving Brazil, Switzerland and Europe.

Our practice focuses on estate planning, wealth organisation and the recognition of legal acts with international implications, assisting clients in family and succession matters involving multiple jurisdictions, with an emphasis on legal certainty and long-term planning.

These services are provided in conjunction with our international wealth, mobility and Brazilian law practices, taking into account each family's circumstances and the cross-border aspects of their assets and legal relationships.

Divorce and marital dissolution proceedings in Brazil
Division of assets involving multiple jurisdictions
Domestic and international estate planning
Drafting and review of wills
Judicial and extrajudicial probate proceedings in Brazil
Legal advice on international family law
Registration, transcription and legalisation of documents and civil status records issued abroad
Consular and administrative procedures
Wealth planning for families with assets in multiple jurisdictions
Coordination with partner law firms and professionals in other jurisdictions, where appropriate
Advising heirs on matters involving bank accounts, investments and other financial assets abroad, including the identification, regularisation and succession of assets in Switzerland.