Heirs, estate division, inheritance shares and disputes between heirs under Saudi law.
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Heirship Deed and Estate Division in Saudi Arabia: Steps and Documents
A heirship deed (صك حصر الورثة, sak hasr al-waratha) is the first step in any...
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Does Inheritance Expire in Saudi Arabia? An Heir's Rights Years Later
Many heirs ask the same thing: years have passed since our relative died, the estate...
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Estate Inventory in Saudi Arabia: Tracing a Deceased's Assets
Many people confuse an inventory of heirs (hasr al-waratha, حصر الورثة) with an estate inventory...
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Guardianship Deed for a Minor in Saudi Arabia: When You Need It, How to Get It and the Guardian's Limits
A guardianship deed is a court document proving that a person is the guardian of...
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A Wife's Share of Inheritance in Islamic Law: One Quarter or One Eighth
A wife's share of inheritance is fixed by the Quran and cannot be reduced by...
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Diya (Blood Money) in Saudi Arabia: Amounts, Who Pays and Insurance
Diya is Sharia-set compensation for loss of life or injury, and varies with the type...
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