Zachariah Zagol
Media Appearances & Speaking Engagements
Thought leadership on cross-border estate planning, Brazilian inheritance law, and the legal challenges facing foreigners with assets in Brazil.
Featured Media
Cross-Border Estate Planning: What Americans in Brazil Need to Know
AmCham Brazil Quarterly
An in-depth feature examining how the 2026 ITCMD reform under LC 227 affects American expatriates and investors with assets in Brazil. Covers dual-taxation risks, treaty gaps, and practical planning strategies for US citizens subject to both IRS estate tax and Brazilian ITCMD.
The ITCMD Reform: Impact on Foreign Investors
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce
A 45-minute webinar for the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce analyzing the transition from flat-rate to progressive ITCMD brackets. Discussed state-by-state implementation timelines, planning windows, and holding company restructuring strategies for foreign-owned assets.
First American to Join the OAB: A Conversation with Zachariah Zagol
Sao Paulo Review Podcast
A wide-ranging conversation about the path from USC Gould School of Law to the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil, the challenges of practicing law across two legal systems, and why more foreigners in Brazil need specialized succession planning before it becomes urgent.
Navigating Forced Heirship as a Foreign Resident
International Bar Association
A paper presented at the IBA Annual Conference examining how Brazil's forced heirship rules interact with common-law estate plans. Analyzed recent jurisprudence on the application of Article 10 of the LINDB to foreign testators with habitual residence in Brazil.
Speaking Engagements
Succession Planning for Binational Families
AmCham Sao Paulo Annual Legal Forum — AmCham Business Center, Sao Paulo
Brazilian Inheritance Tax Reform: What US Practitioners Need to Know
ABA Section of International Law Spring Meeting — Washington, D.C.
Building a Cross-Border Practice: From Los Angeles to Sao Paulo
USC Gould School of Law Alumni Speaker Series — Virtual
Estate Planning Essentials for Expats in Brazil
InterNations Sao Paulo Expat Legal Workshop — Hotel Emiliano, Sao Paulo
The New ITCMD Landscape: Progressive Rates and Planning Opportunities
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Year-End Seminar — BACC Headquarters, New York
Protecting Foreign-Owned Assets in Brazil
AmCham Campinas Business Breakfast — Royal Palm Plaza, Campinas
Trusts Under Brazilian Law: Recognition, Taxation, and Pitfalls
International Academy of Estate and Trust Law Symposium — Lisbon, Portugal
Wills, Probate & ITCMD: A Practical Guide for Foreign Residents
Expat Living Brazil Community Event — Coworking Cubo, Sao Paulo
Publications & Articles
Progressive ITCMD and the Foreign Estate: Planning Under LC 227/2026
Revista Brasileira de Direito Tributario
Peer-reviewed article analyzing the constitutional basis and practical implications of progressive inheritance tax rates for cross-border estates.
The Holding Company as Succession Vehicle: Tax Efficiency and Legal Risks
Conjur (Consultor Juridico)
Analysis of the advantages and regulatory risks of using Brazilian holding companies (holdings patrimoniais) for estate planning purposes.
Forced Heirship and the American Will: Conflicts of Law in Binational Succession
The International Lawyer (ABA)
Examines how Brazilian courts apply mandatory inheritance rules to foreign testators, with practical guidance for US-based estate planners.
ITCMD on Foreign Donations After STF Ruling: A Compliance Guide
JOTA Info
Practical compliance guidance following the Supreme Federal Tribunal decision authorizing ITCMD on international donations and inheritances.
Press Inquiries
Zachariah Zagol is available for media interviews, podcast appearances, and conference presentations on topics including cross-border estate planning, Brazilian inheritance law, ITCMD tax reform, and the legal challenges facing foreign residents and investors in Brazil.
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