Town served · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Inheritance lawyer in Rabat
Estates and inheritance: the firm assists residents and companies of Rabat, from the first consultation to enforcement.
The firm assists heirs in settling estates under the Family Code: certificate of inheritance, inventory of assets, amicable or court-ordered division and transfer of real estate. We also help prevent family disputes and plan the transfer of assets during one's lifetime, in line with the legal rules.
- Obtaining the certificate of inheritance (rasm al irtha) from the adouls
- Inventory of the deceased's assets, debts and bank accounts
- Amicable division between heirs and drafting of the agreement
- Court-ordered division and ending joint ownership
- Transfer of real estate and registration on the land title
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Rabat, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Rabat (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
Matters we handle there
A city of civil servants, professionals, traders and families, Rabat produces a wide range of cases: divorce, maintenance and child custody, tenancy disputes, property transactions and inheritance. Its business community and liberal professions raise questions of contracts, debt recovery and company law. With central government based here, claims before the Administrative Court are also common, particularly on civil service careers and expropriation.
How a matter unfolds
- 1
Identification
We identify the heirs, the assets and the debts, and have the certificate of inheritance drawn up if necessary.
- 2
Status of the assets
We check the land titles, accounts and deeds to establish the exact legal status of each asset.
- 3
Amicable division
We propose a draft division in line with the legal shares and assist with the signing of the agreement between heirs.
- 4
Court-ordered division
If no agreement is reached, we go to court to obtain the division, the auction of an indivisible property or an account of income, and then follow enforcement.
Frequently asked questions
What are the steps of an inheritance in Morocco?
The process begins with the certificate of inheritance, drawn up by adouls on the basis of witness statements, which identifies the heirs. The assets are then listed, funeral costs, debts and any bequests are settled, and the remainder is divided according to the shares set by the Family Code. For registered properties, the heirs' rights are entered at the land registry.
Can an heir refuse the division?
No one can be forced to remain in joint ownership: any heir can ask the court for a division when the others refuse to agree. If a property cannot be divided in kind without losing value, the court can order its sale at auction and the distribution of the price. An heir who alone occupies a shared property may also be required to account to the others.
Other practice areas for residents of Rabat: Business and company law, Administrative law, Real estate and land law, Divorce and family law, Employment law, Debt recovery, Criminal law, Accidents and compensation and Moroccans abroad and international matters.
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Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.