State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 1839 - Who is to carry out the execution of the Will - When the whole inheritance has been distributed by way of legacies and the testator has not appointed an executor, the most benefited legatee shall be treated as the executor of the Will. In equality of circumstances the one appointed by the legatees shall be executor and when there is no agreement or when amongst the legatees there is any minor, absentee or one under interdiction, the executor shall be appointed by the Court.