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Lamares, Capela & Associados

Portuguese Citizenship, Immigration, Real Estate, Corporate and Tax

12/06/2026

You own property in Portugal.
But have you thought about what happens to it when you're no longer here?

Many international property owners assume that a will drafted in their home country is enough. In practice, cross-border succession can be more complex.

Questions around applicable law, inheritance rights and the administration of assets may create uncertainty, delays and, in some cases, family disputes.

In a recent article for , we explore why succession planning should be part of any long-term property strategy in Portugal.

A conversation that is often postponed, but rarely becomes simpler with time.

Read the full article (or in stories)👇
https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-06-08/own-property-in-portugal-why-succession-planning-matters/1036728

09/06/2026

Waiting for an AIMA appointment?
Unsure about your residency process?

You're not alone.

Immigration and residency procedures in Portugal continue to raise questions for many international residents, particularly around processing times, documentation requirements and next steps.

On 11 June, Helena Capela, solicitor at LACA, will join for a live webinar dedicated to some of the most common challenges currently affecting the international community in Portugal.

If you're navigating the Portuguese immigration system and looking for practical insights, this conversation is for you.

📅 11 June
🕔 5:00 PM (Portugal time)

Register here👇
https://streamyard.com/watch/WDFp2TPaFTBj

See you there.

02/06/2026

Thinking of transferring property to your child?
This decision may be more complex than it seems.

Many families approach this question as a simple choice: gift or sell.

In practice, the answer depends on several factors, including tax implications, family structure, applicable succession law and the potential for future disputes.

A gift may reflect the intention to transfer without payment.
A sale may offer more legal protection, but only if it is genuine, properly documented and supported by a real transaction.

In international families, the analysis becomes even more complex.

The law applicable to succession is not always the law of the country where the property is located, and this may affect how the transfer is assessed in the future.

For this reason, decisions of this nature should always be assessed carefully, taking into account the specific circumstances of each case.

If you are considering transferring property to your children, it is important to understand the legal and practical implications before moving forward.

If you are unsure how this may apply to your situation, contact our team privately 📲

20/05/2026

Already started your nationality process? Read this. 👇

Portugal’s new Nationality Law introduces changes that may affect how your case is assessed, especially when it comes to timelines and requirements.

The framework is becoming more demanding.
And assumptions that felt safe before may no longer apply.

This doesn’t mean every case is affected in the same way.
But it does mean that moving forward without reassessing your situation can create unnecessary risk.

Before taking the next step, make sure your strategy still makes sense.

We explain what is changing and what it may mean in practice in our latest article.

If you are unsure how these changes may affect your case, contact our team privately or read the full article through the link in stories ☝️.

19/05/2026

The new Portuguese Nationality Law is now in force.

With it, new questions arise around timelines, requirements and how ongoing and future applications may be assessed.

As with any legal reform, the real impact will depend on each individual situation, particularly in international contexts.

Our team is closely following these developments and prepared to analyse how these changes may affect each case.

Full breakdown coming soon.

13/05/2026

🏆 Diogo Capela has been named "Foreign Investment Law Expert of the Year in Portugal."

We don't share this to impress.
We share it because recognition like this is proof that rigour, clarity and ethical practice actually matter in a market full of noise.

To our clients, past and present: this belongs to you too.🙌

📲For more informations about our team, please contact us: [email protected]

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🏆 Diogo Capela foi distinguido como "Especialista do Ano em Direito do Investimento Estrangeiro em Portugal."

Não partilhamos isto para impressionar.
Partilhamos porque um reconhecimento como este é prova de que rigor, clareza e ética importam num mercado cheio de ruído.

Aos nossos clientes, passados e presentes: este prémio também é vosso.🙌

📲Para mais informações sobre a nossa equipa, contacte-nos: [email protected]

07/05/2026

The D3 Visa isn't complicated. But most rejections aren't about the law - they're about preparation.

Here are the real reasons processes fail (from someone who sees them every day).

Save this or share this information with someone who needs it.

📩 [email protected]

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O Visto D3 não é complicado. A maioria das rejeições não é por causa da lei - é por falta de preparação e informação adequada ao seu caso específico.

Aqui f**am os motivos reais pelos quais os processos falham (de quem os vê todos os dias). Guarde este post ou partilhe esta informação com alguém que saiba que vai precisar.

📩 [email protected]

04/05/2026

🚨There's more immigration "advice" online than ever. And more misinformation too.

Today, World Press Freedom Day, is a good moment to ask: where is your information coming from?

We don't repeat rumours. We verify, we contextualise, we advise.

If you need reliable and trustworthy legal advice, talk to us. We are here to help you.

📩 [email protected]

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Nunca houve tanta informação sobre imigração online. E nunca houve tanta desinformação.

Hoje é um bom dia para perguntar: de onde vem a informação em que baseia as suas decisões? Nós não repetimos rumores. Verif**amos, contextualizamos, aconselhamos. Se precisa de aconselhamento jurídico fidedigno e de confiança, fale connosco. Estamos aqui para o ajudar.

📩 [email protected]

01/05/2026

🩵 Today we celebrate workers.

But if you're a foreign worker in Portugal, celebrating is only part of the picture.

Knowing your rights is the other half.

Here's what changes when you're not from here — and what protects you either way.

📩 [email protected]

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🩵 Hoje celebramos os trabalhadores.

Mas se é trabalhador estrangeiro em Portugal, celebrar não chega - é preciso conhecer os seus direitos.

Aqui f**a o que muda e o que o protege, independentemente de onde veio.

📩 [email protected]

25/04/2026

🌹April 25th taught Portugal something it never forgot:
rights need to be fought for, written down, and protected.

At LACA, we take that seriously.
Every visa, every nationality process, every family reunif**ation — is a small continuation of that story.

The revolution opened the door.
We help people walk through it.

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🌹O 25 de Abril ensinou a Portugal algo que nunca esqueceu:
os direitos precisam de ser conquistados, escritos e protegidos.

Na LACA, levamos isso a sério.
Cada visto, cada processo de nacionalidade, cada reagrupamento familiar - é uma pequena continuação dessa história.

A revolução abriu a porta.
Nós ajudamos as pessoas a atravessá-la.

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