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The increasing international mobility of individuals and families has led to a growing number of estates comprising assets located in multiple jurisdictions. When assets are held simultaneously in Brazil, Switzerland and Germany, succession becomes an international legal matter that extends far beyond a traditional probate proceeding. In such circumstances, the determination of heirs, the validity of wills, the administration of the estate and the distribution of assets may be governed by different legal systems. As a result, effective coordination among courts, registries, financial institutions and legal professionals in multiple countries often becomes necessary. Brazilian Jurisdiction Has Territorial Limits Under Brazilian law, Brazilian courts have exclusive jurisdiction over…

The enactment of Constitutional Amendment No. 141/2026 introduced one of the most significant recent changes to labor relations in Brazil by amending Article 7 of the Federal Constitution to progressively reduce the maximum weekly working hours and extend the period of paid weekly rest. While public debate has largely focused on the so-called "6x1 work schedule" (six consecutive working days followed by one day off), the reform goes far beyond that specific arrangement and has the potential to affect workforce organization across multiple sectors of the economy. More than a simple reduction in working hours, the new constitutional framework will require companies to review work schedules, shift arrangements, collective bargaining instrumen…

Many Brazilians living in Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, and other European countries believe that, upon the death of a family member who owned assets in Brazil, they must return to Brazil to take part in the probate process. In most cases, however, this is not the reality. Brazilian law provides mechanisms that allow heirs residing abroad to participate in probate proceedings, provided that the applicable legal formalities are properly observed. Whenever assets are located in Brazil, particularly real estate, the probate and distribution of those assets must be conducted in Brazil. This is because Brazilian law grants exclusive jurisdiction to Brazilian authorities over succession proceedings involving assets situated within Brazilian territory. On the other hand, assets located abro…

Did you obtain a court decision abroad relating to divorce, child custody, child support, inheritance, or a monetary claim? A very common question is whether that decision is automatically valid in Brazil. In most cases, the answer is no! For a foreign decision to produce effects before Brazilian authorities, a recognition procedure before the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) — known as Homologação de Decisão Estrangeira (Recognition of a Foreign Judgment) — is normally required. What Is the Recognition of a Foreign Judgment? Recognition is the procedure used so that a decision issued by a foreign court can be recognized in Brazil. In other words, it is through this procedure that the Brazilian judiciary verifies whether that decision can produce effects within national territory…

We are pleased to introduce the new Anaya Advocacia website, a space designed to bring the firm even closer to its clients, partners, and visitors. In addition to bringing together information about our practice and professional experience, this new digital space was designed to make access to relevant, up-to-date legal content easier. We believe legal knowledge should be shared clearly and accessibly. Many important decisions in personal, family, and business life involve legal aspects that deserve preventive attention and proper guidance. For this reason, we created this blog as a permanent channel for information and reflection on topics that affect the daily lives of individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and companies. Starting now, we will publish regular content on topics related…