State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 1743 - Impossible conditions - The testator may dispose either purely and simply or subject to certain conditions, as long as these are neither absolutely nor relatively impossible, nor contrary to the law. § Sole paragraph – Conditions which are absolutely or relatively impossible, or contrary to the law, are considered as not having been written, and shall not cause detriment to the heirs or the legatees, even if the testator stipulates otherwise.