Rocha Advogados · Goiânia, Brasil

Lawyers in Brazil for Brazilians living abroad

Rocha Advogados is a law firm based in Goiânia, Brazil, that represents Brazilians living abroad who have an inheritance, property, divorce or lawsuit in Brazil.

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Rafael Bispo da Rocha, advogado, OAB/GO 33.675 — **Rafael Bispo da Rocha**OAB/GO 33.675

Ivenise Uchôa de Almeida Rocha, advogada, OAB/GO 59.087 — **Ivenise Uchôa de Almeida Rocha**OAB/GO 59.087

Service in Portuguese and English
Electronic court cases in every Brazilian state
Power of attorney signed on your phone
Lawyers admitted to the Brazilian Bar, OAB/GO 33.675 and 59.087

What does Rocha Advogados handle for Brazilians abroad?

The firm focuses its international practice on nine situations, all involving assets, benefits or court cases in Brazil.

Inheritance and probate with an heir abroadProbate in Brazil can be completed from start to finish without the heir travelling, by power of attorney or electronic signature on e-Notariado.Learn more →Selling property in Brazil and transferring the moneyA non-resident pays 15% to 22.5% tax on the capital gain, without the single-home exemption, and the buyer withholds the tax at the sale.Learn more →Inherited property occupied by a relativeAn heir who lives alone in the property owes rent to the other heirs from the date of notice, according to Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ).Learn more →Divorce with assets in BrazilProperty located in Brazil can only be divided by a Brazilian court or a Brazilian notary (Code of Civil Procedure, art. 23, III).Learn more →Lawsuit or debt in BrazilLiving abroad does not stop collection: service is made by letter rogatory or public notice, and bank accounts can be frozen without warning.Learn more →Criminal case in BrazilAn open arrest warrant can be executed on arrival, and the defence can be conducted from abroad.Learn more →Divorce or judgment issued abroadA foreign divorce only takes effect in Brazil once recorded at the civil registry or recognised by the STJ.Learn more →Retirement and INSS benefits while living abroadTime worked in a country with a social security agreement can be added to time in Brazil, and the Supreme Court struck down the flat 25% tax on pensions paid to residents abroad.Learn more →Employment claim while living abroadAnyone who worked in Brazil has 2 years after leaving the job to sue the employer, and the hearing can be held by video conference.Learn more →

How does remote service work?

You describe your case on WhatsApp or by e-mail and send any documents you have.
The lawyers review it and schedule a video meeting, in Portuguese or English, in your time zone.
The firm sends you, in writing, the proposed course of action, the estimated timeline and the fees.
You sign the firm's power of attorney on your phone, with a digital signature, without going to the consulate. Only probate and property sales handled by a notary in Brazil require a public power of attorney, and the firm guides you through that case.
The case moves forward in Brazil and you receive written updates, with no need to travel.

Who handles your case

All work is done remotely, in Portuguese or English: video meetings, documents signed at the Brazilian consulate, before a local notary with an Apostille, or through the e-Notariado platform, and electronic court proceedings in any Brazilian state. The lawyers in charge are Rafael Bispo da Rocha, OAB/GO 33.675, and Ivenise Uchôa de Almeida Rocha, OAB/GO 59.087.

Rafael Bispo da Rocha

OAB/GO 33.675

Rafael Bispo da Rocha has been a lawyer since 2011. He holds a law degree from Instituto de Ensino Superior Cenecista (INESC), in Unaí, Minas Gerais, and postgraduate specialisations in Business Law (Faculdades Integradas de Jacarepaguá) and in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure (Universidade Candido Mendes). He is the founder and principal of Rocha Advogados and leads the lawsuit, debt and criminal cases of clients abroad.

Ivenise Uchôa de Almeida Rocha

OAB/GO 59.087

Ivenise Uchôa de Almeida Rocha is a lawyer admitted to the Goiás Bar under no. 59.087 and a partner at Rocha Advogados, where she handles inheritance, probate and document matters for clients living abroad.

Why a firm in Brazil and not a lawyer where I live?

Because assets located in Brazil, probate of someone who left assets here and cases before Brazilian courts require a lawyer admitted to the Brazilian Bar (OAB). Your local lawyer handles the local side; Rocha Advogados handles the Brazilian side, and both can work together.

Rocha Advogados represents Brazilians living in Portugal, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and other countries, with cases in several Brazilian states.

What clients wrote on Google

Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 265 public Google reviews of Rocha Advogados. Three of them:

★★★★★
“I recommend Dr. Rafael and Dr. Ivenise to everyone I know, you can trust them! Very intelligent and committed.”
Adriania S. (translated from Portuguese)

★★★★★
“I needed specialised help, went to Dr. Rafael Rocha and had my problem dealt with quickly and efficiently.”
Isaias R. (translated from Portuguese)

★★★★★
“Great professionals, completely trustworthy!”
Vinicius A. (translated from Portuguese)

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Answers for Brazilians abroad with something to settle in Brazil.

2026-10-19My father died in Brazil and I live in the United States. How do I handle the probate from here?A child living in the United States can complete their father's probate in Brazil without travelling, by signing a power of attorney at the Brazilian …

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to travel to Brazil to settle an inheritance or sell property?

In most cases, no. A public power of attorney signed at the Brazilian consulate is valid in Brazil with no further formality; one signed before a local notary is valid with the Hague Apostille, accepted by Brazil since 2016; and e-Notariado allows deeds to be signed with a free digital certificate (CNJ Provision 149/2023). The firm sends you the draft power of attorney with the right powers for your case.

Does Rocha Advogados handle cases in any Brazilian state?

Yes. The firm is based in Goiânia, but court proceedings are electronic nationwide and notaries accept powers of attorney and electronic signatures. That is why the service covers inheritance, property or lawsuits in any Brazilian state.

How do I know this is not a scam?

Check the lawyers' registration in the Brazilian Bar's national registry (Rafael Bispo da Rocha, OAB/GO 33.675, and Ivenise Uchôa de Almeida Rocha, OAB/GO 59.087), the firm's address at Av. D, 419, 4th floor, Setor Marista, Goiânia, and the reviews on Rocha Advogados' Google profile. The firm never asks for a "release fee" for an inheritance or a court case.

How much does it cost?

Fees are agreed in a written contract before any step is taken, with the amount and payment terms set after the documents are reviewed. Court costs, taxes and notary fees are quoted separately, because they vary from state to state.

Can the service be in English?

Yes. Rocha Advogados holds meetings and correspondence in Portuguese or English, which helps when a spouse, children or a lawyer in another country do not speak Portuguese.

How long does it take?

It depends on the route. A notarial probate with all heirs in agreement and documents in order usually takes months; a court case can take years. The estimated timeline for your case is given in writing in the proposal, before you hire the firm.

Living abroad with something to settle in Brazil?

Describe your case in a few lines. The reply comes on WhatsApp.

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This content is for information only and does not replace advice on your specific case. No outcome is guaranteed, in line with Brazilian Bar Provision 205/2021.