How does land inheritance work in Jordan?

Answer

Land inheritance in Jordan is governed by Islamic inheritance law (for Muslims) and personal status laws (for non-Muslims), with registration handled by the Land Registry. Upon the death of a landowner, heirs must: (1) Obtain a Succession Certificate from the Sharia Court, (2) Submit the certificate to the Land Registry, (3) Pay inheritance registration fees, (4) The land is then re-registered in the heirs' names according to the Succession Certificate. For foreign landowners, the applicable inheritance law depends on nationality and the presence of a will. Pre-planning with a Jordanian lawyer is strongly recommended for estate planning purposes.

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