Inheritance and property in Iran
A relative has died and there is something in Iran — an apartment, a plot of land, a bank account, a share in a family business. You may never have been to the country, and you may not read the documents.
Foreign heirs can inherit in Iran
Living abroad, holding another nationality, or never having lived in Iran does not remove an inheritance right. What it does is make the process a documentary exercise conducted at a distance, which is precisely the kind of matter a local firm is for.
What the process actually involves
Every estate differs, but the sequence rarely does.
- Establishing formally who the heirs are
- Identifying what the deceased actually held in Iran — this is often the hardest part, and the part families most often get wrong by assumption
- Settling what the estate owes before what it distributes
- Transferring or selling the property, which can usually be done on a power of attorney
Property held from abroad
Inheritance is not the only reason foreign clients hold Iranian property. Some bought it, some were given it, some have had it occupied by a relative for a decade. Selling it, recovering possession of it, or simply establishing what the title says can all be handled without the owner travelling.
Tell us what happened
Describe the matter in a few lines and we will tell you whether it is something we can act on, what it would involve, and what we would need from you.
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