Inheritance & Estate Division Lawyers in Riyadh
Dividing an estate can be straightforward when the heirs agree, but it becomes complicated when there are many assets and differing views. In Riyadh, where estates may include residential and commercial properties, land, shares in companies and investment portfolios, heirs sometimes need a lawyer to organise the procedures and protect each heir's rights. The earlier and more clearly the heirs start the procedures, the less likely disagreements are later.
The KSA Lawyers directory lists 10 lawyers and firms in Riyadh who include inheritance and estate division among their specialisms. Services they offer include preparing the application for a deed of heirs, identifying the estate's assets and liabilities, drafting amicable division agreements, representing heirs in division claims, and claiming income from an estate property that one heir has kept for themselves. These cases are heard before the competent court, applications can be followed up through Najiz, and the enforcement courts may later be used to enforce any judgments issued.
Before choosing a lawyer, ask about their experience with estates that include properties or companies, and how they propose to communicate with the other heirs. Contact them directly without a middleman, check that their licence is valid, and agree the fees in writing.
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Dr. Ali Al-Masradi Law Firm
Major General Ayed bin Awad Al-Juhani Law Office and Legal Consultancy
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Turki Law Office and Sharia and Legal Consultancy
Lawyer Saleh bin Attiyah Al-Harthi – Sharia and Legal Consultations
Majed Al-Faqir Law Office for Advocacy and Legal and Sharia Consultations
Al-Mukhlis Office for Advocacy and Legal and Sharia Consultations
Dr. Jubran bin Hamad bin Kharshan Law Office for Legal and Sharia Consultancy
Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Ateeq Law Firm and Sharia and Regulatory Consultations
Ghazi bin Jligham Law Firm and Legal Consultancy
Dr. Faisal bin Saleh Al-Ashiwan Law, Arbitration & Sharia Consultancy
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FAQs about inheritance & estate division lawyers in Riyadh
What should I do if one of the heirs is using an estate property alone?
The other heirs can claim their share of the income or apply for division, and the lawyer will determine the appropriate route after reviewing the documents.
How are the deceased's shares in companies dealt with?
That depends on the type of company, its articles of association and the relevant regulations, and the matter may require procedures with several authorities; consult a lawyer.
What documents are needed for an estate consultation?
The death certificate, the deed of heirs, property title deeds, details of known accounts and shareholdings, and the will, if there is one.
Do fees vary with the size of the estate?
They may vary with the size and complexity of the estate, the number of parties and the agreement with the lawyer; the directory does not set prices.

