Brazil wills hit record 38,740 in 2025, up 21% since 2020

Brazilian notary offices registered a record 38,740 wills in 2025, a 21% increase since 2020, indicating growing estate planning. However, coverage remains low, with only 16% of Brazilians having their affairs fully organized, per an Icatu Seguros survey. The trend reflects a gradual cultural shift toward succession planning, though it remains a niche practice.