What are the requirements and procedures to obtain a legal heir certificate?

Dear Questioner,

Please note the list of documents required for obtaining a succession certificate.

1. Death certificate of the deceased. if the same is issued outside the UAE, attestation and legalization are required.

2. Passport copies of all legal heirs.

3. Two male witnesses to confirm the family members of the deceased.

Once you obtain the certificate, you shall open an inheritance file upon which the court will issue a letter to the concerned authority to release the finds to the legal heirs mentioned in the certificate as per the allocation in it.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you need any legal assistance regarding the same.

Regards,

Rajasree Ravivarma