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Inheritance lawyer in Tetouan

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

3 specialized lawyers

IMAD CHAHBOUNI
19 years of experience

IMAD CHAHBOUNI

Cabinet Me. IMAD CHAHBOUNI•Tetouan

Me Imad Chahbouni, a lawyer at the Tetouan Bar, assists individuals, entrepreneurs and companies with legal advice and with the handling of their litigation. The firm practises in particular in real estate law, family law, business law, commercial law, employment law and contract law. Each case is the subject of careful analysis, with clear and confidential communication. The firm is located at Wilaya Center, in Tetouan. Consultations are offered at the office and by telephone. Discussions may take place in French, Arabic, Darija, Spanish or English. For an initial contact or an appointment request, please contact the firm by telephone, WhatsApp or email, briefly specifying the purpose of your request and your availability.

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Abdelkader AL Younssi
15 years of experience

Abdelkader AL Younssi

Cabinet Me. Abdelkader AL Younssi•Tetouan

Mr Abdelkader AL Younssi, lawyer at the TĂ©touan Bar and former judge with 40 years of experience, assists individuals and businesses with legal advice and in the follow-up of their cases. The firm practises in particular in family law, road traffic law, labour law, summary (interim) proceedings, land and real estate disputes, as well as the rights of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). Each case is the subject of careful analysis, with clear and confidential exchanges. The firm is located in TĂ©touan. Consultations are offered at the office and by telephone. Discussions may be held in Arabic, French, Spanish and Rifian. For an initial contact or an appointment request, contact the firm by telephone or email, briefly specifying the purpose of your request and your availability.

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Morad Ahsissene
12 years of experience

Morad Ahsissene

Cabinet Me. Morad Ahsissene•Tetouan

Maître Morad Ahsissene, a lawyer at the Tetouan Bar, has been practising for 12 years and assists individuals and companies with legal advice and the defence of their interests before the Moroccan courts. His practice covers in particular family law, labour law, civil, real estate, commercial and criminal law. He also assists Moroccans residing abroad and international clients with their formalities and proceedings in Morocco. The firm favours attentive listening, clear explanations and rigorous, personalised follow-up. Discussions may be held in French, Spanish, Arabic or 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).
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Frequently asked questions

How do I obtain the certificate of heirs in Tetouan?
It is drawn up by two adouls of the Tetouan 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 Tetouan lawyers handle these files remotely, especially for the diaspora.

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