Inheritance law in Egypt is governed by Islamic law, which is derived from the Qur'an and the Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad). Under Islamic law, inheritance is determined by a set of rules known as the "law of inheritance," which divides a person's assets among their heirs according to fixed shares.
In Egypt, one of teh common issues with collecting inheritance is that the estate is rented out or not ready to be sold. Also dividing the state between the beneficiaries could be quite complex especially if one of them is living overseas.
With this case, our client was living overseas and he had 2 brothers. Both the brothers were thinking to just take over our client share as they assumed he doesn't need it.
The client was overseas with no intention to travel back to egypt due to business commitments. The client was in need for the inheritance money. His brothers were not helping at all.
The foundation of justice is good faith.
We guided our client to draft and sign Power of Attroney from the Egyptian consulate abroad. The process is complex but with our guidance it was easily executed. Then using the power of attorney, we have sent communications to all tenants in our client properties to evacuate. We have also liaised with brokers to get the properties sold.
Our client managed to sell his properties in just under 2 months.
Inheritance law can be complex and emotionally charged, and it is important for those involved in inheritance disputes to seek legal advice from an experienced attorney. An attorney can help to protect your rights and advocate for your interests in court, ensuring that you receive your fair share of the estate.
