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My father passed away in Pakistan and he has assets and bank account in Sharjah. How to access that?
Dear Sir/Madam,
My father passed away in Pakistan. I am his only son residing in Pakistan with two sisters.
He maintained a bank account and shares in a business in Sharjah.
How can I get a bank statement of my late father's account and check the status of his shares in business?
Bank Statement: To access your late father’s bank account details, you will need to present a Death Certificate and Proof of Relationship (like your birth certificate).
To confirm your inheritance rights, you may also need a Succession Certificate or Letter of Administration from a court in Pakistan or the UAE.
Business Share: For the shares in the business, you will need to get a copy of the Company’s Shareholding Records.
If necessary, you may need a legal heir certificate from the relevant authorities to establish your entitlement to the shares.
At GS Advocates & Legal Consultants, we can guide you through these procedures and ensure you receive all the documents you need.
Feel free to contact us by phone for more assistance.
The first step is to inform the bank in Sharjah of your father's passing. They will likely freeze the account.
To access the funds, you'll generally need a succession certificate. This is a legal document that identifies the legal heirs.
In the UAE, obtaining a succession certificate involves going through the relevant courts.
Since your father passed away in Pakistan, and you and your sisters are in Pakistan, you will need to appoint a lawyer to obtain a succession certificate that is valid in the UAE.
We will discuss the procedures in detail. Kindly share your WhatsApp number to discuss this further.
Dear Inquirer,
To obtain your late father’s bank statement and verify his business shares in the business, you will need to follow the legal inheritance process in the UAE.
Key Steps:
- Obtain a Legal Heirship Certificate – Issued in Pakistan and attested for use in the UAE.
- Apply for Probate in UAE Courts – Required to access bank accounts and business assets.
- Request Bank & Business Information – Through a court order or official legal request.
Given the legal complexities, we recommend consulting a lawyer to initiate the process and represent your interests in UAE courts.
Book a consultation with Future Vision for Advocacy and Legal Consultancy today for expert guidance.
Best regards.
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I’m sorry for your loss.
Regarding your late father’s assets in Sharjah, you will need to go through the legal inheritance process in the UAE to access his bank account and business shares.
Bank Account: You will need to obtain a Succession Certificate (legal heirs certificate) from the Pakistan authorities and have it attested for use in the UAE.
Then, you must approach the Sharjah Courts to initiate probate proceedings, which will allow you to request the bank statement and access the account.
Business Shares: If the company is registered in Sharjah, you will need to check the company’s legal documents to confirm your father’s shareholding.
The court process will also determine how these shares are inherited by the legal heirs.
Since inheritance cases in the UAE involve legal formalities and attestations, I can assist you with the entire process, ensuring that your rights as an heir are properly secured.
Please reach out to me via WhatsApp or phone to discuss this further.
Best regards,
Suhail Rana
