Can a will be annulled?

"Family by Law" is a Caiado Guerreiro segment, developed by Stéfanie Luz, lawyer and team leader of the Family and Succession department, where questions and doubts related to this area of law are clarified.
Articles 14/04/2025

Yes, a will can be annulled if there are grounds affecting its validity. Its annulment may be requested before Court if it is proven that the testator lacked the necessary mental capacity at the time of its execution, was coerced or misled, or if the document failed to comply with the legal formalities required for its validity.


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