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LC 227/26: New Directions in Family Wealth Succession Planning
The way family assets are organized in Brazil has entered a new phase. Recent tax changes require attention not only in the creation of new structures, but also in the review of estate and succession planning arrangements already implemented...
Love, Wealth, and Justice: What the Vini Jr. and Virginia Case Teaches About Dating Agreements
Much has been said about the end of the relationship between football player Vinicius Junior and influencer Virginia Fonseca, particularly regarding the existence of a dating agreement. After all, does this instrument really protect the couple’s assets?...
Total Separation of Assets: Court Decision Reinforces Limits on Debt Collection
A recent decision by the São Paulo Court of Justice delivered a clear message to creditors: under the total separation of assets regime, it is not possible to automatically pursue a spouse’s assets to satisfy a debt...
Contingency Planning In Family-Owned Businesses
What if the principal shareholder can no longer make decisions? The cases of Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Anitta Harley reveal a silent vulnerability in family-owned businesses. Without a contingency plan in place, companies may become exposed at the very moment families need stability the most. It is essential to determine in advance who will make decisions, how those decisions will be made, and under what circumstances they will take effect...
Exposed Infidelity and Public Humiliation: When Love Becomes Grounds for Damages
In Civil Appeal No. 1008172-81.2024.8.26.0127, arising from the District of Carapicuíba, the São Paulo Court of Justice (TJSP) reaffirmed an important principle of Family Law: infidelity, by itself, does not automatically give rise to a duty to compensate. However, when accompanied by public exposure and an intent to humiliate, it may constitute grounds for moral damages,...