State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 1903 - Normal time for execution of the Will - When no time limit has been fixed in the Will for its execution, the executor shall carry it out within one year from the date on which he has taken the charge of the office or from the date on which the litigation, which, perhaps, might have started over the validity or nullity of the Will, has ended. § 1 - However, it shall be always lawful for the executor to watch for execution of the dispositions not carried out and apply for any preventive measures, which are found necessary. § 2 - In case of Article 1902 the executor may further, continue with the execution of the Will during the time necessary to carry out the legacy or legacies, if the testator has so directed. § 3 - In case the executor being able, does not carry out the directions within the time fixed, he shall lose the remuneration which has been fixed for him and the Will shall be carried out by those who would be bound to execute it, if there was no executor.