Family & personal status
Inheriting property in Egypt, while you live abroad.
When someone dies with property in Egypt, the heirs usually need an inheritance declaration, an answer on who inherits what, and the steps to register, divide or sell. Much of it can be done from abroad with a power of attorney.
The usual steps
From the declaration to the property.
- 1Who inherits, and how muchEgyptian law fixes the shares, and religion and nationality can change the answer. Mahmoud writes a sourced note on yours.
- 2The inheritance declarationThe court issues the declaration (إعلام الوراثة) naming the heirs. The team handles the application in Egypt.
- 3A power of attorney from abroadSo that you do not need to travel.Power of attorney for Egypt from abroad
- 4Registering, dividing or sellingThe team handles the registration steps. A dispute between heirs goes to our court cases service.
What we need
What to have ready.
- The death certificate
- Documents showing the family relationship
- The property documents, such as the contract or the registration
- Your passport or ID
No documents yet
Don't send documents with your first message. If they are needed, you will get a secure link.
Questions
Asked before starting.
Can a foreigner inherit property in Egypt?+
In most cases, yes, but some rules depend on religion and nationality, so we check yours first.
Do all the heirs have to agree to a sale?+
Usually the co-owners agree, or a court divides the property. We explain the options for your case.
Does a will made abroad apply?+
It may be taken into account, but Egyptian rules on fixed shares can override it for property in Egypt.