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Inheritance lawyer in Fes

Inheritance in Morocco is governed by Book VI of the Family Code: reserved shares (fardh), residuary heirs (ta’sib), wills capped at one third, mandatory bequest to grandchildren. After a death, the certificate of heirs drawn up by the adouls fixes the list of heirs; then come the inventory, the settlement and the division, amicable or judicial. The lawyers below, registered with the Fes bar, work on share calculations, divisions and disputes between heirs.

4 specialized lawyers

CABINET FAHMI
32 years of experience

CABINET FAHMI

Cabinet Me. CABINET FAHMI•Fes

Lawyer admitted to practise before the Court of Cassation, specialised in family law, business law, commercial and real-estate litigation and public procurement. Over more than 32 years of professional practice, I have successfully pleaded complex cases and provided strategic advice to companies and start-ups. I offer advanced expertise in drafting commercial contracts, conducting negotiations and settling disputes through amicable means and arbitration. Committed to providing a legal service based on digitalisation, absolute transparency and speed, in order to secure the interests of our economic partners.

Business LawFamily LawIntellectual Property+28
French · Arabic · Moroccan Arabic (Darija) · +1
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Jaouad Ben Malek
33 years of experience

Jaouad Ben Malek

Cabinet Me. Jaouad Ben Malek•Fes

Maître Jaouad Ben Malek has been a lawyer at the Bar of Fès since 1993, registered under number 425, and is admitted to practise before the Court of Cassation. The firm is located at 24 rue Mohamed El Alami, in the new town of Fès, near the avenue des Forces Armées Royales. He practises in business and corporate law, labour law, divorce and family law, real estate law, inheritance and estate matters, criminal law, administrative law, contract law and litigation, debt recovery, civil liability and mediation. Moroccans residing abroad may be received remotely, by telephone, Microsoft Teams or Zoom, to open and follow up a case in Morocco: inheritance, real estate, power of attorney, exequatur of a foreign judgment. The firm receives clients from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., in French and Arabic. https://avocatbenmalek.com/

Business LawFamily LawLabor Law+24
French · Arabic · Moroccan Arabic (Darija)
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52 years of experience

Azzedine Benkirane

Cabinet Me. Azzedine Benkirane•Fes

Maître Azzedine Benkirane has been a lawyer at the Fes Bar for more than 40 years. Drawing on exceptional experience in the legal field, he assists and advises his clients with rigour, availability and determination. A former President of the Fes Bar Association, he enjoys solid professional recognition and a perfect understanding of the challenges of the profession. His career is founded on excellence, integrity and the constant defence of his clients' interests.

Business LawImmigration LawBanking Law+21
French · Arabic
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Other Family Law lawyers in Fes

Yasmina SAIDI
5 years of experience

Yasmina SAIDI

Cabinet Me. Yasmina SAIDI•Fes

A lawyer and Doctor of Business Law, I place at the service of a clientele - made up of individuals, executives and companies - in-depth legal expertise and a strategic vision of economic issues. My practice covers all dimensions of business law, including commercial law, the law of companies in difficulty, financial law, tax law, employment law, civil law, real property law, [•••] etc., as well as business criminal law. I act both in advisory and litigation matters, assisting my clients in structuring, securing and optimising their most sensitive and complex transactions. My involvement follows a logic of anticipating risks, mastering regulatory constraints and creating lasting legal value, as long as it remains possible to prevent and avoid the risk. Should it occur and produce its consequences, I intervene to manage and limit the legal impacts, ensuring optimal protection of my clients' interests. I make a point of providing tailor-made support, based on confidentiality, responsiveness and a fine understanding of my clients' strategic objectives. With a high level of exigency, sharp expertise and rigorous commitment, I strive to establish relationships of trust, by providing legal solutions that match the ambitions and requirements of the clients I assist.

Business LawLabor LawTax Law+15
French · Arabic · English
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What to know before you consult

  • The certificate of heirs (rasm al-iratha) is the starting point: drawn up by two adouls on witness statements and approved by the notarial judge.
  • A will cannot exceed one third of the estate without the heirs’ consent, and cannot benefit an heir.
  • Registered property passes by entry at the land registry; co-ownership ends by amicable division or a partition action before the first-instance court.
  • Our inheritance calculator gives the theoretical shares under the Moudawana; it does not replace the analysis of a real case (debts, bequests, assets abroad).
Legal guideSuccession and Inheritance: The Moroccan Legal FrameworkRead the full guide →CalculatorCalculate inheritance shares

Frequently asked questions

How do I obtain the certificate of heirs in Fes?
It is drawn up by two adouls of the Fes district, based on the death certificate and the testimony of twelve witnesses who knew the family, then approved by the notarial judge. A lawyer checks that every heir, including those living abroad, is listed.
Can an inheritance division be challenged?
Yes. An amicable division tainted by error, fraud or the omission of an heir can be challenged before the first-instance court, and a judicial division can be appealed. Deadlines and evidence depend on the nature of the assets.
Do heirs living abroad have to come to Morocco?
Not necessarily: they can appoint a lawyer or a relative through a power of attorney drawn up at the consulate or legalised. Several Fes lawyers handle these files remotely, especially for the diaspora.

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