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Inheritance lawyer in Marrakech

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 Marrakech bar, work on share calculations, divisions and disputes between heirs.

4 specialized lawyers

fatima ezzahra ztati
6 years of experience

fatima ezzahra ztati

Cabinet Me. fatima ezzahra ztati•Marrakech

مكتب الاستاذة زطاطي فاطمة الزهراء محامية بمراكش للمحاماة وللاستشارة القانونية والترافع امام المحاكم نختص في قضايا الأسرة طلاق شقاق طلاق اتفاقي حضانة نفقة زواج مختلط كفالة ارث قضايا الإدارية والتجارية والعقارية والمدنية Avocat Marrakech de de divorce et droit de famille mariage mixte garde pension et droit administratif et commercial civil

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marouane rghioui
10 years of experience

marouane rghioui

Cabinet Me. marouane rghioui•Marrakech

Notre cabinet d’avocats accompagne et défend particuliers, professionnels et entreprises dans leurs problématiques juridiques et contentieuses. Avec mes collaborateurs, nous intervenons principalement en droit pénal, droit civil, droit des affaires et droit commercial, en privilégiant une approche rigoureuse, réactive et adaptée à chaque dossier. Notre engagement : assurer à chaque client une écoute attentive, un conseil juridique précis et une défense efficace de ses droits et intérêts, aussi bien dans le cadre de négociations que devant les juridictions.

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Hassouni Yassine
7 years of experience

Hassouni Yassine

Cabinet Me. Hassouni Yassine•Marrakech
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Abderrahmane Faitah
7 years of experience

Abderrahmane Faitah

Cabinet Me. Abderrahmane Faitah•Marrakech

En tant qu'avocat à Marrakech, nous avons le plaisir d'informer l'ensemble de nos clients et partenaires que nous exerçons nos fonctions avec le plus grand sérieux. Avec notre équipe, nous assurons un suivi rigoureux de nos dossiers, alliant un haut niveau de professionnalisme et d'engagement, ce qui fait de notre cabinet le choix idéal

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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 Marrakech?
It is drawn up by two adouls of the Marrakech 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 Marrakech lawyers handle these files remotely, especially for the diaspora.

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