State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 1843 - Manner and place of delivery of the legacy - The bequeathed thing shall be delivered with its accessories, at the place where, and in the condition in which it was at the time of the death of the testator. § Sole paragraph – If the legacy consists of money, jewellery or other valuables evidenced by documents, whatever may be the latter’s nature, it shall be delivered at the place where the inheritance has opened, except where there is a stipulation of the testator or in agreement amongst the parties, to the contrary.