Some law firms offer estate liquidation services in accordance with the regulations in force in Saudi Arabia. But what do estate liquidation and division actually involve? What are the key procedures? Who is qualified to provide this service? And how can you obtain it with complete professionalism?
Linguistically, the Arabic word for estate, tarika, derives from the verb taraka, 'to leave something behind' (plural: tarikat). In established usage, the estate is everything the deceased leaves behind, whether cash, real estate, movable property or the like, which the heirs then inventory and divide in accordance with the provisions of Islamic Sharia.
Broadly, an estate comprises tangible assets, such as cash, real estate and other property, and intangible assets, such as debts and family relationships. Whatever the nature of the estate, many people prefer to engage a specialist estate liquidation lawyer to assist them and make it easier to complete these procedures lawfully.
Below are the key terms used in estate liquidation cases in Saudi Arabia:
Inheritance: a divisible right that vests in those entitled to it upon the death of the person who held it, by virtue of the kinship between them.
Rights attached to the estate: there are four, namely preparing the deceased for burial, settling any debts, executing the deceased's bequests, and distributing the heirs' entitlements.
Ownership of the estate: passes to the heirs by operation of law, provided that the decedent has died, the heir is alive, and the basis of inheritance and the degree of kinship are established.
Estate accretions: any growth in the estate's assets after the decedent's death, which is subject to special rules depending on whether the estate is free of debt or encumbered by it.
Estate liquidation in Saudi Arabia is grounded in the provisions of Islamic Sharia, and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has set out specific procedures that must be followed in matters of inheritance. To make sure they are followed properly, contact us to engage the best specialist lawyer in the field, who will provide all the related legal services and represent you in your case.
Before detailing the estate liquidation procedures, it is worth outlining the key conditions that must be met before a liquidation lawsuit is filed:
Once these conditions are met, the main estate liquidation procedures under Saudi law are as follows:
The best way to overcome the difficulties you may face in estate liquidation cases in Saudi Arabia is to engage Sahal Law Firm, where a select team of specialist lawyers handles every task to the highest standard and clears away obstacles such as:
In these and other situations, a lawyer with broad knowledge and professional experience can handle such cases professionally and complete the procedures to the highest standard, in record time and in accordance with the provisions of Islamic Sharia. This is what is known as an estate liquidation lawyer: the person responsible for administering the deceased's estate and distributing it among the heirs in accordance with Sharia and the law.
The following are some of the conditions and documents required to complete the estate inventory process:
We strive to carry out every task in this area to the highest standard, from inventorying the estate to preserving and managing it and collecting debts, whether amicably or through the courts, under the supervision of the competent courts until all estate liquidation procedures are complete.
We provide these and other services to meet our clients' needs, uphold justice and minimize the disputes that can arise among heirs, in accordance with the provisions of Islamic Sharia and the laws and regulations in force in the Kingdom.
At Sahal Law Firm, we handle both consensual and court-supervised estate liquidations, whatever the type of estate, including:
Clients must provide certain documents in estate liquidation cases, including, for example:
As part of our services in this area, Sahal Law Firm can help you obtain all of the documents listed above, whether inside or outside the Kingdom.
Some people handle estate liquidation procedures themselves, but they often run into obstacles, such as difficulty obtaining the documents needed for the estate inventory, difficulty reaching all of the heirs and proving their relationship to the deceased, or disagreements among them. In such cases, the better course is to engage an estate liquidation lawyer known for professionalism, competence and credibility, who will provide the right legal support and facilitate the required procedures through to the issuance of the estate deed.
The death of a loved one naturally brings grief and a sense of loss that can make it hard to focus on the Sharia and legal procedures that must be completed. You may make many mistakes and be unable to protect your interests and those of your relatives. In this situation, you need to appoint an estate liquidation lawyer in Saudi Arabia, guided by the following:
Estate liquidation procedures under Saudi law demand a high level of legal and Sharia expertise, which you will see first-hand as soon as you engage Sahal Law Firm, along with many other advantages, such as:
We are with you every step of the way, from obtaining the deed of inheritance through to completing every procedure for dividing the estate in accordance with the provisions of Islamic Sharia, upholding every principle and value of the profession, from protecting our clients' confidentiality and privacy to serving their interests and needs.
