Homologation, STJ, and Registration

Find out when a Brazilian divorce must be recognized in Germany, what documents are required, how the proceedings under § 107 FamFG work, and what special provisions apply to notarial divorces (divórcio extrajudicial).

The Judicial Inventory—Explained Step by Step

Divorce between Germany and Brazil: Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Child Support, Custody, Property, and Recognition of the Divorce.

Learn how the Brazilian matrimonial property regime affects inheritance, what types of matrimonial property regimes are recognized under Brazilian law, and which law applies to German-Brazilian married couples.

The “União Estável” is a Brazilian common-law marriage that often develops unnoticed. For Germans with ties to Brazil, it can have far-reaching consequences for matrimonial property regimes and inheritance law—including automatic property claims and inheritance rights for the partner. This article explains the risks and shows why taking timely precautions is crucial.

• What inheritance laws apply in the event of a death in Brazil?

• Estate Settlement in Brazil: The Inventory Process

• Court-Administered or Notarial Inventory—Differences and Requirements

• Representation of Heirs from Germany and Language Provisions

• Required Documents from Germany

• Apostille, Translations, and Formality Requirements

• Duration and Procedure of Brazilian Probate Proceedings

• Distribution of an Inheritance and Transfer of Real Estate

• Special Foreign Exchange Regulations Governing Money Transfers from Brazil

• Inheritance Tax in Brazil (ITCMD)

• Tax Liability in Germany and the Avoidance of Double Taxation

• Conclusion: Structured Handling of International Inheritance Cases

• Special Considerations in International Inheritance Cases Involving Brazil

• Differences in the Law of Succession in Germany and Brazil

• Validity of German Wills in Brazil

• Brazilian Real Estate and Land Registry Issues

• Powers of Attorney and Deadlines in Brazilian Probate Proceedings

• Tax Risks and Double Taxation

• Conclusion: The Importance of Specialized Consulting

• Double Taxation on Inheritances Between Germany and Brazil

• ITCMD: Fundamentals and Tax Implications

• German Inheritance Tax and Deduction Options

• Tax Planning Before Inheritance

• Tax Optimization After Inheritance

• Conclusion and Practical Guidance

• Special Considerations in German-Brazilian Inheritance Cases

• Automatic Acceptance of an Inheritance in Brazil

• Requirements for Renouncingan Inheritance (renúncia da herança)

• Formal Requirements and Common Mistakes

• Liability for Estate Liabilities

• Tax Consequences of Renunciation (ITCMD)

• International Implications in Germany

• Conclusion and Practical Guidance