Montage shows the widow Lívia Avelar, the Minas Gerais businessman Bruno Avelar and his ex-wife, Cláudia Guimarães. — Photo: Reproduction/Social media
The impasse includes the administration of seven companies, according to Cláudia, and questions about possible movements of assets before the completion of the inventory, a process that identifies the assets of a deceased person and establishes how it will be divided among the heirs.
According to Cláudia's defense, the ex-wife does not claim assets for herself and acts to guarantee the rights of her children, aged 13 and 10.
Bruno was 41 years old and was in a helicopter that disappeared on September 21, in Serra Catarinense. The deaths of the five occupants were confirmed the following day. Just over a month before the accident, he had celebrated his wedding with Lívia.
Understand, point by point, what is in dispute, using the questions below:
Who was Bruno Avelar?
How did Bruno Avelar die?
What is the dispute over Bruno Avelar's inheritance?
Who is involved in the case?
What does the ex-wife claim?
Questions about movement of goods
What is known about the heritage?
What did Cláudia say publicly?
When did Bruno and Cláudia divorce?
When did Bruno remarry?
What does the widow say?
Who was Bruno Avelar?
Born in Belo Horizonte, Bruno was a businessman, writer, influencer and speaker.
He was known for his work in the areas of entrepreneurship and networking and founded the project "O Poder do Network", aimed at holding events, mentoring and professional connections.
The businessman also maintained close relationships with well-known personalities, such as the family of player Neymar, and participated in events linked to the Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr.
How did Bruno Avelar die?
Bruno was in a helicopter that disappeared on September 21, 2026, during a flight between Porto Belo, on the coast of Santa Catarina, and São Joaquim, in the Serra Catarinense.
During the journey, the aircraft lost communication. The wreckage was found the following day, after searches carried out by rescue teams.
In addition to Bruno, country singer Rick, 59, videomaker Paulo Soares and two crew members died. None of the five occupants survived.
What is the dispute over Bruno Avelar's inheritance?
The legal dispute involves issues related to the assets left by the businessman and the rights of his heirs.
According to Cláudia, there is a lawsuit related to Bruno's inventory and the administration of seven companies. The ex-wife claims that this is not a property dispute between her and the widow, but a discussion about the rights of the children.
Cláudia's defense also questions possible movements of assets before the inventory is completed.
Who is involved in the case?
The case involves Bruno's widow, Lívia Avelar, and the two minor children that the businessman had with Cláudia Guimarães.
Cláudia was married to Bruno for 17 years. The two had two children, currently aged 13 and 10.
After the divorce, in 2025, Bruno began a new union with Lívia. The couple made their relationship official in April 2026 and held their wedding ceremony in August.
What does the ex-wife claim?
According to Cláudia’s lawyers, she does not claim assets for herself.
The defense states that the businesswoman's actions seek to ensure the rights of her two minor children and prevent them from being harmed during the inventory process.
In a public statement, the legal team stated that the questions involving Bruno's assets "deserve investigation and could affect the rights of the heirs."
Questions about movement of goods
Cláudia's defense questions possible movements of assets left by Bruno before the inventory was completed.
One of the episodes cited by the lawyers involves a video published on Instagram. In the recording, an influencer claims to have received a gift from Lívia that belonged to the businessman.
For the defense, the episode raises questions about the allocation of inheritance assets before the end of the judicial process.
There is no public court decision that confirms irregularities in the administration of assets.
What is known about the heritage?
According to Cláudia, the legal action involves Bruno's inventory and the administration of seven companies.
The estate is the subject of an inventory process, with the widow and two minor children as heirs.
There is no confirmed information about the total value of the assets left by the businessman. Family proceedings are processed under judicial secrecy.
What did Cláudia say publicly?
In a post on Instagram, she spoke about the behind-the-scenes of the separation and stated that she had accepted conditions in the divorce agreement that she now considers harmful.
According to the businesswoman, the decision was made in a period of emotional vulnerability and with the aim of avoiding further stress on her children.
"I honored. I just wasn't honored," she wrote.
Cláudia also refuted suggestions of parental alienation and stated that she sought to preserve her children's coexistence with their father after the separation.
When did Bruno and Cláudia divorce?
Bruno and Cláudia signed an extrajudicial divorce agreement on April 30, 2025, approved by the Brazilian courts in July of that year.
According to Cláudia, the children were only informed about the separation at the end of October 2025.
She states that the decision was made so that the children would have time to adapt to changes in country, school and routine after the family returned to Brazil from the United States.
When did Bruno remarry?
Bruno and Lívia made their union official in April 2026. The ceremony and wedding party were held on August 4, in Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, just over a month before the businessman's death.
Cláudia stated that, at a time when her children still didn't know about the divorce, Bruno was already in another relationship. According to her, her then partner attended social and professional meetings held at the family residence.
What does the widow say?
Lívia's defense was sought out by g1 to comment on Cláudia's most recent statements and clarify questions related to Bruno's assets. Until the last update of the report, there was no response.
