ESTATE SERVICES LEBANON MIDDLE EAST

اللبنانية لخدمات الميراث، حصر ارث ونقل الملكية

If you are entitled to an inheritance in Lebanon, no matter how many years have passed, your share is protected by government law and remains claimable even after 50 years.

Our firm constantly receives requests from Lebanese and their descendants residing in Lebanon and abroad with the main question, "how do I claim my inheritance in Lebanon?"

Most Land Title Records in Lebanon are not computerized; they are hand written in ledgers and held in separate district offices. Title searches and dealing with several departments both civil and religious can be a daunting experience. Our consultants have the expertise and the relationships to expedite the approvals and acquire a reasonable market value assessment for assets, so you don’t overpay on the inheritance government taxes during the transfer of title deeds. (see table below)

Claiming your inheritance can be a complex process. Our team of experts can guide you through the process from start to finish with ease. Alternatively we can take full control of the process for one flat service fee of $1500 (standard process) plus government taxes. Not only that we will save you time but also the financial savings can be enormous.

In the event of the existence of a Will, if drawn outside Lebanon, our lawyers will present to a court session for approval. The "Will" will be endorsed and executed in Lebanon. An additional cost for the court hearing are payable.

In the event of family mediation and dispute resolution, our firm can act on your behalf when needed. We have professionally trained mediators who understand the complexity and sensitivity of dealing with extended family.

INHERITANCE TAX

Inheritance taxes in Lebanon are levied at progressive rates depending on the degree of relationship between the deceased and the heir. The lowest rates apply to the deceased’s children, higher rates apply to parents and other close relatives, and the highest rates apply to distant relatives and other persons not related to the deceased.

INHERITANCE TAX BASED ON ASSETS VALUE

TAX BASE, (US$) TAX RATE

Up to (US$19,802) 3% - 16%

(US$39,604) 5% - 21%

(US$66,007) 7% - 27%

(US$132,013) 10% - 33%

(US$231,023) 12% - 39%

(US$231,023) 12% - 45%

The inheritance tax is levied on each beneficiary’s net inheritance. The taxable inheritance is the gross estate less expired or irrecoverable debts, debts of the deceased, debts related to the estate. Each beneficiary is also entitled to exemption amounts and special allowances.

Exemption Amounts

· LBP 40 million (US$26,403) for the spouse, parent, children

· LBP 16 million (US$10,561) for the grandparents

· LBP 8 million (US$5,281) for other heirs

· Special Allowances

· LBP14 million (US$9,241) for a handicapped child

· LBP1,600,000 (US$1,056) for each year a minor child is below 18 years of age

· LBP16 million (US$10,561) for a married heir

· LBP8 million (US$5,281) for each child of the heir, up to a maximum of LBP40 million (US$26,403)

Transfer of Ownership, Real Estate Registration of Properties in Lebanon; required documents for the registration of real estate transmitted through inheritance and procedures;

Probate ready for implementation issued by the Religious Court (Muslims Only).

Probate ready for implementation issued by the Civil Court ( All Non Muslims). Inventory Notice issued by the Land and Title Office in Beirut and the Ministry of Finance.

Title Deeds or Registration Certificates. Contract issued by the Office in the Land Registry Secretariat (stamp 10.000 LL) or through the public notary (stamp 11,000 LBP).

Receipt proving Real Estate Bureau fees have been paid to the Ministry of Finance.

HOW DO I CLAIM MY INHERITANCE IN LEBANON ? A QUESTION FREQUENTLY ASKED THAT LED US TO DEVELOP AN EASY SERVICE DESIGNED FOR LEBANESE AND THEIR DESCENDANTS, OUR OFFICES ARE LOCATED NEAR BEIRUT AND TRIPOLI IN NORTH LEBANON.

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