Learn about the readers' favorite economics news in the last week, between August 10 and 14, ranging from the rules of the heirs to the Children's Guarantee, a support that complements the allowance.
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15/08/2026
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The inheritance is the heritage – including the assets and debts – of a person who died, and the inheritance is distributed to the heirs, according to various rules that are laid down in the law.
It is important to stress that “if there is no will, the heirs are the spouse (wife/wife), the relatives and the State”, according to the portal justice.gov.pt, and they are called in order – check it out here.
Primark announced on Monday that it will open two new stores in Portugal already next month: in Castelo Branco and in Setúbal.
“ The shop located in Forum Castelo Branco will open doors on 2 September (Wednesday), followed by the store in Alegro Setúbal, which will open on 10 September (Thursday) ", can be read in a statement to which the News to Minutes he had access. The brand explains that “these will be the first two Primark stores to be opened in the framework of the investment of EUR 45 million of the brand in Portugal, announced earlier this year”.
Recipients of Social Income of Insertion (RSI) and non-contributory old age pensions, widowhood, orphanhood and invalidity will, of course, receive the Single Social Benefits (SUP), according to a diploma published in Diário da República.
With the exception of widows and orphans who are members of the same household, the amount to be paid shall be calculated in accordance with the new rules, the conversion in the case of other benefits provides that the amount that beneficiaries currently receive must be guaranteed.
In previous years, there has been an extraordinary supplement paid to pensioners who receive lower pensions and the measure is also planned for 2026, but only if public accounts allow. What do you know so far? Know everything in this article.
Have you ever heard of the Children's Guarantee? It is a monthly benefit, which “complements the Family allowance for Children and Youth, by ensuring a total payment of 127,33€ (bond + guarantee)”, according to Social Security.
In practice, it is a measure aimed at “people who are receiving the Family allowance for Children and Youth”, explains Social Security in a practical guide on the subject.

