Inheritance Lawyer in Saudi Arabia

Inheritance matters in Saudi Arabia are subject to Islamic Sharia Law, as well as specific legal actions and notarization requirements.
Solving inheritance problems — including estate distribution, succession planning, and dispute settlement — requires proficient legal experts, understanding, and full compliance with Saudi regulations.
At Sadany & Partners Law Firm, located in Riyadh, we have highly experienced and skilled lawyers who provide comprehensive services in inheritance matters, guiding families, heirs, and business owners through the complexities of inheritance division while safeguarding their rights and minimizing disagreements.
If you are involved in an inheritance dispute in Saudi Arabia, Sadany & Partners is your trusted partner.

Understanding Inheritance Law in Saudi Arabia
Inheritance matters in Saudi Arabia are principally subject to principles of Islamic Law and, where relevant, by additional statutory legislations, such as:
• The Saudi Personal Status Law (issued in 2022).
• Procedures issued by the Ministry of Justice.
• The Inheritance Deed Procedures at Saudi courts.
The Saudi Inheritance Law is mainly characterized by:
• Mandatory Heirship: Allocation of the estate between the heirs is carried out in accordance with the prescribed shares mandated by Islamic Law. The freedom to inherit the assets under the will is confined to one-third of the estate unless all heirs agree to otherwise.
• Partition by Court Order: Estate partition requires official inheritance deeds issued by Saudi courts.
• Prescribed Shares: The male and female heirs receive predetermined shares according to their degree of kinship to the deceased.
• No Inheritance Tax: The legislator did not impose an inheritance tax. However, the transfer of estate assets must be executed in accordance with the formal legal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Foreign Nationals: Particular regulations may govern the inheritance of foreign heirs and foreign assets owned by foreign persons.
At Sadany & Partners, we have professional and deeply experienced inheritance lawyers who navigate the inheritance allocation process, both legally and smoothly, in accordance with Saudi Law and family expectations.

Our Inheritance Legal Services
We deliver a wide range of support services in all aspects of the Inheritance Law, including:

1. Inheritance Deed Applications
• Drafting and submitting the applications for inheritance deeds before Saudi courts.
• Extracting the necessary documents such as certificates of death, family records, and powers of attorney.
• Representing the heirs in all proceedings related to the formalization of inheritance deeds.

2. Estate Division and Distribution
• Providing legal advice on the partition of the estates among the heirs in accordance with the principles of Islamic Law.
• Managing the partition of the real property, bank accounts, company shares, vehicles, and other assets.
• Drafting the division contracts to document the optional partition of the assets among the heirs legally.

3. Will Drafting and Succession Planning
• Drafting the wills for Saudi citizens and foreign nationals in accordance with the principles of Islamic Law.
• Providing strategic counsel on structuring family wealth transfers in full compliance with the Principles of Sharia.
• Preparing the organizational structure of family-owned businesses and asset portfolios to ensure seamless succession.

4. Inheritance Disputes and Litigation
• Advocating for the clients in inheritance disagreements, including claims for equitable shares, contestations to inheritance documentation, and objections to the allocation of estate assets.
• Providing legal counsel on the settlement discussions and alternative conflict settlement mechanisms, as appropriate.

5. Cross-Border Inheritance Matters
• Providing legal advice to the clients with respect to the inherited assets located outside KSA.
• Assuming the court proceedings for legalization and execution of foreign wills or succession judgments, if possible.

Who We Serve
We provide legal services to various clients concerned with inheritance matters, including:
• Saudi families and heirs.
• Foreigners residing in KSA.
• Businesspersons who desire to conduct succession planning.
• Executors and estate administrators.
• Family-owned companies that handle the post-inheritance restructuring process.
Regardless of the estate's complexity, we provide solutions specifically designed to fulfill both your legal requirements and personal objectives effectively.

Why Clients Trust Sadany & Partners for Inheritance Matters
We gain the trust of our clients throughout KSA, because we have:
• In-depth understanding of Principles of Islamic Law and Saudi Inheritance Law: Providing services ensuring adherence to both legal obligations and religiously prescribed teachings.
• Effective Advocacy: Extracting the inheritance deeds and assuming the estate partition procedures seamlessly.
• Strong Disagreement Settlement: Settling the inheritance disputes carefully, effectively, and efficiently.
• International Experience: Solving the inheritance problems related to the assets located outside the kingdom and foreign heirs.
• Client-Focused Service: Offering empathetic, discreet, and tailored assistance during sensitive family transitional procedures.
Our mission is to provide a transparent service and support throughout the inheritance process, in accordance with the principles of justice and mutual respect among all parties concerned.

Our Approach to Inheritance Matters
At Sadany & Partners, we follow clear and fixed methodology in inheritance cases as follows:

1. Initial consultation: Grasping the family structure, size of assets, and other legal requirements.

2. Setting Legal Strategy: Providing legal support on the most effective and legal method for the allocation of the inheritance.

3. Advocacy: Taking all the proceedings before Saudi courts to obtain the inheritance deeds and asset transfers.

4. Conflict Settlement or Avoidance: Discussing the optional divisions and settling the disagreements through mediation or litigation, if possible.
   During the proceedings, we observe primarily the clarity, justice, and respect for both the law and family relationships.

Contact a Leading Inheritance Lawyer in Saudi Arabia Today
If you wish to obtain legal support in resolving a dispute over inheritance, estate partition, or succession planning, Sadany & Partners Law Firm is your trusted partner, offering professional and confidential guidance.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our inheritance lawyer.
• Phone: +966 11 512 8065
• Email: info@sadanypartners.com
• Address: 4th Floor, Office 403, Building no. 7459, Al-Olaya Street, Al-Murooj District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.